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He who cannot resist temptation is not a man.
He who cannot resist temptation is not a man.
Tempt not a desperate man.
Tempt not a desperate man.
Many a dangerous temptation comes to us in fine gay colours, that
are but skin-deep.
Many a dangerous temptation comes to us in fine gay colours, that
are but skin-deep.
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.
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.
As the Sandwich-Islander believes that the strength and valor of the enemy he kills passes into himself, so we gain read more
As the Sandwich-Islander believes that the strength and valor of the enemy he kills passes into himself, so we gain the strength of the temptations we resist.
Terrible is the temptation to be good.
Terrible is the temptation to be good.
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.