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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.
Things orbidden have a secret charm.
Things orbidden have a secret charm.
Temptation is an irresistible force at work on a moveable body.
Temptation is an irresistible force at work on a moveable body.
Cherish your visions and your dreams, as they are the children of your soul, the blueprints of your ultimate achievements.
Cherish your visions and your dreams, as they are the children of your soul, the blueprints of your ultimate achievements.
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.
An achievement is a bondage. It obliges one to a higher achievement.
An achievement is a bondage. It obliges one to a higher achievement.
What's done we partly may compute,
But know not what's resisted.
What's done we partly may compute,
But know not what's resisted.
I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it
I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it
Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that.
Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that.