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 generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it

I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it

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.

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

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

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is
tried, he shall receive the crown of life, read more

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is
tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath
promised to them that love him.

But something may be done that we will not;
And sometimes we are devils to ourselves
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But something may be done that we will not;
And sometimes we are devils to ourselves
When we will tempt the frailty of our powers,
Presuming on their changeful potency.

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!

Terrible is the temptation to be good.

Terrible is the temptation to be good.