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But Satan now is wiser than of yore,
And tempts by making rich, not making poor.
But Satan now is wiser than of yore,
And tempts by making rich, not making poor.
Temptation is the fire that brings up the scum of the heart.
Temptation is the fire that brings up the scum of the heart.
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.
He who cannot resist temptation is not a man.
He who cannot resist temptation is not a man.
There are several good protections against temptations, but the
surest is cowardice.
There are several good protections against temptations, but the
surest is cowardice.
Thou shalt abstain,
Renounce, refrain.
[Ger., Entbehren sollst du! sollst entbehren.]
Thou shalt abstain,
Renounce, refrain.
[Ger., Entbehren sollst du! sollst entbehren.]
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.
Things orbidden have a secret charm.
Things orbidden have a secret charm.
