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

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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.]

by Thomas Fuller Found in: Sin Quotes,
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He who has it in his power to commit sin, is less inclined to do
so. The very idea read more

He who has it in his power to commit sin, is less inclined to do
so. The very idea of being able, weakens the desire.
[Lat., Cui peccare licet peccat minus. Ipsa potestas
Semina nequitiae languidiora facit.]

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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.

by Bible Found in: Sin Quotes,
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The wages of sin are sables.

The wages of sin are sables.

by Anon. Found in: Sin Quotes,
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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.

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Sins become more subtle as you grow older: you commit sins of despair rather than lust.

Sins become more subtle as you grow older: you commit sins of despair rather than lust.

by Piers Paul Read Found in: Sin Quotes,
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Adam ate the apple, and our teeth still ache.

Adam ate the apple, and our teeth still ache.

by Hungarian Proverb Found in: Sin Quotes,
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A sin confessed is half forgiven.

A sin confessed is half forgiven.

by French Proverb Found in: Sin Quotes,
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Sin is whatever obscures the soul.

Sin is whatever obscures the soul.

by Andre Gide Found in: Sin Quotes,
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