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.

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.

Things orbidden have a secret charm.

Things orbidden have a secret charm.

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

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

Temptation is an irresistible force at work on a moveable body.

Temptation is an irresistible force at work on a moveable body.

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!

For I am that way going to temptation,
Where prayers cross.

For I am that way going to temptation,
Where prayers cross.

O cunning enemy that, to catch a saint,
With saints dost bait thy hook: most dangerous
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O cunning enemy that, to catch a saint,
With saints dost bait thy hook: most dangerous
Is that temptation that doth goad us on
To sin in loving virtue.

Better shun the bait than struggle in the snare.

Better shun the bait than struggle in the snare.