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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.
It is easier to stay out than get out.
It is easier to stay out than get out.
He who cannot resist temptation is not a man.
He who cannot resist temptation is not a man.
As the Sandwich-Islander believes that the strength and valor of the enemy he kills passes into himself, so we gain read more
As the Sandwich-Islander believes that the strength and valor of the enemy he kills passes into himself, so we gain the strength of the temptations we resist.
O cunning enemy that, to catch a saint,
With saints dost bait thy hook: most dangerous
Is read more
O cunning enemy that, to catch a saint,
With saints dost bait thy hook: most dangerous
Is that temptation that doth goad us on
To sin in loving virtue.
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.
Things orbidden have a secret charm.
Things orbidden have a secret charm.
I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it.
I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it.
I can resist anything except temptation.
I can resist anything except temptation.
