Every conquering temptation represents a new fund of moral energy. Every trial endured and weathered in the right spirit makes read more

Every conquering temptation represents a new fund of moral energy. Every trial endured and weathered in the right spirit makes a soul nobler and stronger than it was before.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bell, book and candle shall not drive me back
When gold and silver becks me to come on.

Bell, book and candle shall not drive me back
When gold and silver becks me to come on.

I deal with temptation by yielding to it

I deal with temptation by yielding to it

Why comes temptation but for man to meet
And master and make crouch beneath his foot,
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Why comes temptation but for man to meet
And master and make crouch beneath his foot,
And so be pedestaled in triumph?

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

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

Tempt not a desperate man.

Tempt not a desperate man.