Temptation is the fire that brings up the scum of the heart.

Temptation is the fire that brings up the scum of the heart.

I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it

I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it

I never resist temptation, because I have found that things that
are bad for me do not tempt me.

I never resist temptation, because I have found that things that
are bad for me do not tempt me.

Temptation rarely comes in working hours. It is in their leisure time that men are made or marred.

Temptation rarely comes in working hours. It is in their leisure time that men are made or marred.

The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. Resist it, and your soul grows read more

The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. Resist it, and your soul grows sick with longing for the things it has forbidden to itself.

How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds
Makes deeds ill done!

How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds
Makes deeds ill done!

Know'st thou not any whom corrupting gold
Will tempt unto a close exploit of death?

Know'st thou not any whom corrupting gold
Will tempt unto a close exploit of death?

It is easier to stay out than get out.

It is easier to stay out than get out.

I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it.

I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it.