Temptation is a woman's weapon and man's excuse.

Temptation is a woman's weapon and man's excuse.

Tempt not a desperate man.

Tempt not a desperate man.

The devil tempts us not--'tis we tempt him,
Reckoning his skill with opportunity.

The devil tempts us not--'tis we tempt him,
Reckoning his skill with opportunity.

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life.

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life.

Why comes temptation, but for man to meet and master and crouch beneath his foot, and so be pedestaled in read more

Why comes temptation, but for man to meet and master and crouch beneath his foot, and so be pedestaled in triumph?

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.

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!

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

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

Temptations hurt not, though they have accesse;
Satan o'ercomes none but by willingnesse.

Temptations hurt not, though they have accesse;
Satan o'ercomes none but by willingnesse.