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Quote by John Flavel
Guilt is to danger, what fire is to gunpowder; a man need not fear

Guilt is to danger, what fire is to gunpowder; a man need not fear to walk among many barrels of powder, if he have no fire about him. – John Flavel

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Care should be taken that the punishment does not exceed the guilt; and also that some men do not suffer for offenses for which others are not even indicted. – Marcus Tullius Cicero

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Shame and guilt are noble emotions essential in the maintenance of civilized society, and vital for the development of some of the most refined and elegant qualities of human potential. – Willard Gaylen

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I am having so much fun performing, I feel almost guilty. I think, my God, I hope no one comes and busts me for this. – David Crosby

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He declares himself guilty who justifies himself before accusation. – Proverb

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