He that falls into sin is a man; that grieves at it, is a saint;
that boasts of it, read more

He that falls into sin is a man; that grieves at it, is a saint;
that boasts of it, is a devil.

Every sin brings its punishment with it.

Every sin brings its punishment with it.

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.]

And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as
his eyes unto heaven, but smote read more

And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as
his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be
merciful to me a sinner.

Man-like it is to fall into sin; fiendlike it is to dwell therein.

Man-like it is to fall into sin; fiendlike it is to dwell therein.

There is no sin except stupidity.

There is no sin except stupidity.

The sinning is the best part of repentance.

The sinning is the best part of repentance.

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

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

Sins cannot be undone, only forgiven.

Sins cannot be undone, only forgiven.