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    Every conquering temptation represents a new fund of moral energy. Every trial endured and weathered in the right spirit makes a soul nobler and stronger than it was before.

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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.

by Douglas Jerrold Found in: Temptation Quotes,
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There are several good protections against temptations, but the
surest is cowardice.

There are several good protections against temptations, but the
surest is cowardice.

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Devils soonest tempt, resembling spirits of light.

Devils soonest tempt, resembling spirits of light.

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Things orbidden have a secret charm.

Things orbidden have a secret charm.

by Tacitus Found in: Temptation Quotes,
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Thou shalt abstain,
Renounce, refrain.
[Ger., Entbehren sollst du! sollst entbehren.]

Thou shalt abstain,
Renounce, refrain.
[Ger., Entbehren sollst du! sollst entbehren.]

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It is a creature
That dotes on Cassio, as 'tis the strumpet's plague
To beguile many and read more

It is a creature
That dotes on Cassio, as 'tis the strumpet's plague
To beguile many and be beguiled by one.

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It is easier to stay out than get out.

It is easier to stay out than get out.

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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.

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'Tis one thing to be tempted, another thing to fall.

'Tis one thing to be tempted, another thing to fall.

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