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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.
O cunning enemy that, to catch a saint,
With saints dost bait thy hook: most dangerous
Is read more
O cunning enemy that, to catch a saint,
With saints dost bait thy hook: most dangerous
Is that temptation that doth goad us on
To sin in loving virtue.
Terrible is the temptation to be good.
Terrible is the temptation to be good.
Calvin: Do you believe in the devil? You know, a supreme evil being dedicated to the temptation, corruption, and destruction read more
Calvin: Do you believe in the devil? You know, a supreme evil being dedicated to the temptation, corruption, and destruction of man? Hobbes: I'm not sure that man needs the help
Temptation is an irresistible force at work on a moveable body.
Temptation is an irresistible force at work on a moveable body.
Better shun the bait than struggle in the snare.
Better shun the bait than struggle in the snare.
Things orbidden have a secret charm.
Things orbidden have a secret charm.
There are several good protections against temptations, but the
surest is cowardice.
There are several good protections against temptations, but the
surest is cowardice.
He who cannot resist temptation is not a man.
He who cannot resist temptation is not a man.
