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    But something may be done that we will not;
    And sometimes we are devils to ourselves
    When we will tempt the frailty of our powers,
    Presuming on their changeful potency.

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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.

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He who cannot resist temptation is not a man.

He who cannot resist temptation is not a man.

by Horace Mann Found in: Temptation Quotes,
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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.

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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.

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It is easier to stay out than get out.

It is easier to stay out than get out.

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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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I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it.

I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it.

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For I am that way going to temptation,
Where prayers cross.

For I am that way going to temptation,
Where prayers cross.

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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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