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Men wish to be saved from the mischiefs of their vices, but not from their vices.
Men wish to be saved from the mischiefs of their vices, but not from their vices.
Many without punishment, none without sin.
Many without punishment, none without sin.
O, what a mansion have those vices got
Which for their habitation chose out thee,
Where beauty's read more
O, what a mansion have those vices got
Which for their habitation chose out thee,
Where beauty's veil doth cover every blot
And all things turns to fair that eyes can see!
Vice is a monster of so frightful mien,
As to be hated need but to be seen;
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Vice is a monster of so frightful mien,
As to be hated need but to be seen;
Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face,
We first endure, then pity, then embrace.
It is but a step from companionship to slavery when one associates with vice.
It is but a step from companionship to slavery when one associates with vice.
Vice gets more in this vicious world
Than piety.
Vice gets more in this vicious world
Than piety.
There will be vice as long as there are men.
There will be vice as long as there are men.
If you don't want anyone to know it, don't do it.
If you don't want anyone to know it, don't do it.
Vices are often habits rather than passions.
Vices are often habits rather than passions.
