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.

I deal with temptation by yielding to it

I deal with temptation by yielding to it

The last temptation is the greatest treason: to do the right deed for the wrong reason.

The last temptation is the greatest treason: to do the right deed for the wrong reason.

It is easier to stay out than get out.

It is easier to stay out than get out.

But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan:
thou art an offence unto me: for read more

But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan:
thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things
that be of God, but those that be of men.

So you tell yourself you are pretty find clay
To have tricked temptation and turned it away,
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So you tell yourself you are pretty find clay
To have tricked temptation and turned it away,
But wait, my friend, for a different day;
Wait till you want to want to!

Devils soonest tempt, resembling spirits of light.

Devils soonest tempt, resembling spirits of light.

I can resist anything except temptation.

I can resist anything except temptation.

Things orbidden have a secret charm.

Things orbidden have a secret charm.