Temptation is the fire that brings up the scum of the heart.

Temptation is the fire that brings up the scum of the heart.

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

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

Tempt not a desperate man.

Tempt not a desperate man.

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.

Better shun the bait than struggle in the snare.

Better shun the bait than struggle in the snare.

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.

Every conquering temptation represents a new fund of moral energy. Every trial endured and weathered in the right spirit makes read more

Every conquering temptation represents a new fund of moral energy. Every trial endured and weathered in the right spirit makes a soul nobler and stronger than it was before.

I never resist temptation, because I have found that things that
are bad for me do not tempt me.

I never resist temptation, because I have found that things that
are bad for me do not tempt me.