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.

Temptation rarely comes in working hours. It is in their leisure hours that men are made or marred.

Temptation rarely comes in working hours. It is in their leisure hours that men are made or marred.

I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it

I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it

'Tis one thing to be tempted, another thing to fall.

'Tis one thing to be tempted, another thing to fall.

So you tell yourself you are pretty find clay
To have tricked temptation and turned it away,
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So you tell yourself you are pretty find clay
To have tricked temptation and turned it away,
But wait, my friend, for a different day;
Wait till you want to want to!

Things orbidden have a secret charm.

Things orbidden have a secret charm.

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.

Devils soonest tempt, resembling spirits of light.

Devils soonest tempt, resembling spirits of light.

Terrible is the temptation to be good.

Terrible is the temptation to be good.