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Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden but it is forbidden because it’s hurtful.

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1739 ed.)
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One should never forbid what one lacks the power to prevent.

Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) French emperor, military leader
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An aphorism he frequently used. See Sophocles.
 
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