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

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

Tempt not a desperate man.

Tempt not a desperate man.

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.

Things orbidden have a secret charm.

Things orbidden have a secret charm.

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?

But something may be done that we will not;
And sometimes we are devils to ourselves
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But something may be done that we will not;
And sometimes we are devils to ourselves
When we will tempt the frailty of our powers,
Presuming on their changeful potency.

It is easier to stay out than get out.

It is easier to stay out than get out.

Know'st thou not any whom corrupting gold
Will tempt unto a close exploit of death?

Know'st thou not any whom corrupting gold
Will tempt unto a close exploit of death?

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

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