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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.
It's sin and not poverty that makes men miserable.
It's sin and not poverty that makes men miserable.
Sins cannot be undone, only forgiven.
Sins cannot be undone, only forgiven.
After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.
After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.
Sin is whatever obscures the soul.
Sin is whatever obscures the soul.
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.
Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall
Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall
Men are not punished for their sins, but by them.
Men are not punished for their sins, but by them.
Indulgent gods, grant me to sin once with impunity. That is
sufficient. Let a second offence bear its punishment.
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Indulgent gods, grant me to sin once with impunity. That is
sufficient. Let a second offence bear its punishment.
[Lat., Di faciles, peccasse semel concedite tuto:
Id satis est. Peonam culpa secunda ferat.]
