Many of the insights of the saint stem from their experience as sinners.

That which we call sin in others, is experiment for us.

The first sin in our universe was Lucifer's self conceit.

It makes a great deal of difference whether one wills not to sin or has not the knowledge to sin.

The only difference between the saint and the sinner is that every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future.

The just man may sin with an open chest of gold before him.

All sins tend to be addictive, and the terminal point of addiction is damnation.

A private sin is not so prejudicial in this world, as a public indecency.

Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle that fits them all.

Had I not sinned what would there be for you to pardon. My fate has given you the opportunity for mercy.