"To prosper in sin is the greatest tragedy that can befall a man this side of hell. Envy not such a one his pomp any more than you would a corpse his flowers."

Seventeenth century English poet, John Trapp (source unknown).

"The more we know of God, the more we loathe ourselves and repent." F. B. Meyer, The Prophet of Hope [Christian Literature Crusade], p. 44.