--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The longer men sin, the more easily they…" description: "\"The longer men sin, the more easily they can; for every act of transgression weakens conscience, stupefies intellect, hardens hearts, adds force to bad..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/917/edward-thomson-33920_add_the-longer-men-sin-the-more-easily-they_1565285.jpg" --- # The longer men sin, the more easily they can; for every… ![“The longer men sin, the more easily they can; for every act of transgression weakens conscience, stupefies intellect, hardens hearts, adds force to bad habits, and takes force from good example. And, surely, there is nothing in such associations; as wicked affinities will insure to the sinner in…” quote by Edward Thomson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/917/edward-thomson-33920_add_the-longer-men-sin-the-more-easily-they_1565285.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/917/edward-thomson-33920_add_the-longer-men-sin-the-more-easily-they_1565285.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/917/edward-thomson-33920_add_the-longer-men-sin-the-more-easily-they_1565285.jpg) > “The longer men sin, the more easily they can; for every act of transgression weakens conscience, stupefies intellect, hardens hearts, adds force to bad habits, and takes force from good example. And, surely, there is nothing in such associations; as wicked affinities will insure to the sinner in the future state, to incline him to repentance.” [Edward Thomson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/edward-thomson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Prolonged sin erodes moral sensitivity, intellect, and compassion, making repentance harder and reinforcing bad habits. **In simple terms:** Sin weakens conscience and hardens the heart. Key Takeaway Avoid repeated wrongdoing. Themes morality spirituality selfcontrol Mood reflective serious Type ethical spiritual When to use this quote - personal reflection - confessional counseling - ethical training Key Concepts ethical decay habit formation Questions to Reflect On - What habits have you ignored? - How can you restore moral clarity? 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