Terrible is the temptation to be good.

Terrible is the temptation to be good.

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.

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!

I can resist anything except temptation.

I can resist anything except temptation.

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.

Things orbidden have a secret charm.

Things orbidden have a secret charm.

I deal with temptation by yielding to it

I deal with temptation by yielding to it

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.

What's done we partly may compute,
But know not what's resisted.

What's done we partly may compute,
But know not what's resisted.