They are all children of the Devil, with different complexions, said Dr.Peewee.
But if lying be a vice, surely, said he, discretion is a virtue.

"My dear Mr.Gray," said Dr.Peewee to that gentleman when he was about establishing his school in the village, and was consulting with the Doctor about bringing his boys to church--"my dear Mr.Gray," said the Doctor, putting down his cigar and stirring his toddy (he was of an earlier day), "above all things a clergyman should be discreet.

In fact, Christianity is discretion.

A man must preach at sins, not sinners.
Where would society be if the sins of individuals were to be rudely assaulted ?--one more lump, if you please.

A man's sins are like his corns.