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John Calvin Theologian, Reformer
Sin

"But the present life should never be hated, except insofar as it subjects us to sin, although even that hatred should not properly be applied to life itself."

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C. S. Lewis Writer, Scholar
Sin

"Every sin is the distortion of an energy breathed into us - an energy which, if not thus distorted, would have blossomed into one of those holy acts whereof 'God did it' and 'I did it' are both true descriptions."

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Dante Alighieri Poet, Philosopher
Sin

"I felt for the tormented whirlwinds Damned for their carnal sins Committed when they let their passions rule their reason."

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