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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.
He who cannot resist temptation is not a man.
He who cannot resist temptation is not a man.
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.
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.
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.
I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it.
I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it.
For I am that way going to temptation,
Where prayers cross.
For I am that way going to temptation,
Where prayers cross.
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.
