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    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.

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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.

by Alexander Pope Found in: Temptation Quotes,
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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.

by W. M. Taylor Found in: Temptation Quotes,
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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.

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Thou shalt abstain,
Renounce, refrain.
[Ger., Entbehren sollst du! sollst entbehren.]

Thou shalt abstain,
Renounce, refrain.
[Ger., Entbehren sollst du! sollst entbehren.]

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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.

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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!

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The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. Resist it, and your soul grows read more

The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. Resist it, and your soul grows sick with longing for the things it has forbidden to itself.

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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.

by Robert Herrick Found in: Temptation Quotes,
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Things orbidden have a secret charm.

Things orbidden have a secret charm.

by Tacitus Found in: Temptation Quotes,
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