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Temptation is the fire that brings up the scum of the heart.
Temptation is the fire that brings up the scum of the heart.
Things orbidden have a secret charm.
Things orbidden have a secret charm.
It is easier to stay out than get out.
It is easier to stay out than get out.
Better shun the bait than struggle in the snare.
Better shun the bait than struggle in the snare.
I deal with temptation by yielding to it
I deal with temptation by yielding to it
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.
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.
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 generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it.
I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it.
