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Ovid Quotes: He who has it in his power to commit sin, is less inclined to do so. The very idea of being able, weakens the desire.
         

He who has it in his power to commit sin, is less inclined to do so. The very idea of being able, weakens the desire.


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This page presents the quote "He who has it in his power to commit sin, is less inclined to do so. The very idea of being able, weakens the desire.". Author of this quote is Ovid. This quote is about sin, able, desire, commit, power, ideas,.