Sin is not harmful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is hurtful.

Sin is not harmful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is hurtful.

Had I not sinned what would there be for you to pardon. My fate has given you the opportunity for read more

Had I not sinned what would there be for you to pardon. My fate has given you the opportunity for mercy.

I couldn't live in peace if I put the shadow of a wilful sin
between myself and God.

I couldn't live in peace if I put the shadow of a wilful sin
between myself and God.

Sin let loose speaks punishment at hand.

Sin let loose speaks punishment at hand.

Nor custom, nor example, nor cast numbers
Of such as do offend, make less the sin.

Nor custom, nor example, nor cast numbers
Of such as do offend, make less the sin.

Marriage is three parts love and seven parts forgiveness of sins.

Marriage is three parts love and seven parts forgiveness of sins.

It ain't sin if you crack a few laws now and then, just so long as you don't break any.

It ain't sin if you crack a few laws now and then, just so long as you don't break any.

Idleness is a constant sin, and labor is a duty. Idleness is the devil's home for temptation and for unprofitable, read more

Idleness is a constant sin, and labor is a duty. Idleness is the devil's home for temptation and for unprofitable, distracting musings; while labor profit others and ourselves.

Sins cannot be undone, only forgiven.

Sins cannot be undone, only forgiven.