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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.
Men are not punished for their sins, but by them.
Men are not punished for their sins, but by them.
Compound for sins they are inclin'd to,
By damning those they have no mind to.
Compound for sins they are inclin'd to,
By damning those they have no mind to.
It is a sin for a plebian to grumble in public.
[Lat., Palam mutire plebeio piaculum est.]
It is a sin for a plebian to grumble in public.
[Lat., Palam mutire plebeio piaculum est.]
Going to the opera, like getting drunk, is a sin that carries its own punishment with it.
Going to the opera, like getting drunk, is a sin that carries its own punishment with it.
Every sin brings its punishment with it.
Every sin brings its punishment with it.
A sin confessed is half forgiven.
A sin confessed is half forgiven.
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
