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Temptation is an irresistible force at work on a moveable body.
Temptation is an irresistible force at work on a moveable body.
But Satan now is wiser than of yore,
And tempts by making rich, not making poor.
But Satan now is wiser than of yore,
And tempts by making rich, not making poor.
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.
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.
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.
I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it
I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it
Temptation is a woman's weapon and man's excuse.
Temptation is a woman's weapon and man's excuse.
Temptation rarely comes in working hours. It is in their leisure time that men are made or marred.
Temptation rarely comes in working hours. It is in their leisure time that men are made or marred.
