Sin writes histories, goodness is silent.
[Ger., Das Uebel macht eine Geschichte und das Gute keine.]

Sin writes histories, goodness is silent.
[Ger., Das Uebel macht eine Geschichte und das Gute keine.]

Sin in this country has been always said to be rather calculating than impulsive.

Sin in this country has been always said to be rather calculating than impulsive.

I waive the quantum o' the sin,
The hazard of concealing:
But, och! it hardens a' within,
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I waive the quantum o' the sin,
The hazard of concealing:
But, och! it hardens a' within,
And petrifies the feeling!

Neutrality is at times a graver sin than belligerence.

Neutrality is at times a graver sin than belligerence.

After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.

After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.

The Roots of Violence: Wealth without work, Pleasure without conscience, Knowledge without character, Commerce without morality, Science without humanity, Worship read more

The Roots of Violence: Wealth without work, Pleasure without conscience, Knowledge without character, Commerce without morality, Science without humanity, Worship without sacrifice, Politics without principles

But the trail of the serpent is over them all.

But the trail of the serpent is over them all.

Men are not punished for their sins, but by them.

Men are not punished for their sins, but by them.

My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.

My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.