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By persistently remaining single a man converts himself into a permanent public temptation.
By persistently remaining single a man converts himself into a permanent public temptation.
It is easier to stay out than get out.
It is easier to stay out than get out.
I may not here omit those two main plagues, and common dotages of
human kind, wine and women, which read more
I may not here omit those two main plagues, and common dotages of
human kind, wine and women, which have infatuated and besotted
myriads of people: they go commonly together.
Temptation is an irresistible force at work on a moveable body.
Temptation is an irresistible force at work on a moveable body.
Better shun the bait than struggle in the snare.
Better shun the bait than struggle in the snare.
Many a dangerous temptation comes to us in fine gay colours, that
are but skin-deep.
Many a dangerous temptation comes to us in fine gay colours, that
are but skin-deep.
Things orbidden have a secret charm.
Things orbidden have a secret charm.
The last temptation is the greatest treason: to do the right deed for the wrong reason.
The last temptation is the greatest treason: to do the right deed for the wrong reason.
Honest bread is very well--it's the butter that makes the
temptation.
Honest bread is very well--it's the butter that makes the
temptation.
