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.

But Satan now is wiser than of yore,
And tempts by making rich, not making poor.

But Satan now is wiser than of yore,
And tempts by making rich, not making poor.

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.

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.

But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan:
thou art an offence unto me: for read more

But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan:
thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things
that be of God, but those that be of men.

Devils soonest tempt, resembling spirits of light.

Devils soonest tempt, resembling spirits of light.

It is easier to stay out than get out.

It is easier to stay out than get out.

He who cannot resist temptation is not a man.

He who cannot resist temptation is not a man.