Things orbidden have a secret charm.

Things orbidden have a secret charm.

Temptation is the fire that brings up the scum of the heart.

Temptation is the fire that brings up the scum of the heart.

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.

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.

I may not here omit those two main plagues, and common dotages of
human kind, wine and women, which read more

I may not here omit those two main plagues, and common dotages of
human kind, wine and women, which have infatuated and besotted
myriads of people: they go commonly together.

I deal with temptation by yielding to it

I deal with temptation by yielding to it

It is easier to stay out than get out.

It is easier to stay out than get out.

It is a creature
That dotes on Cassio, as 'tis the strumpet's plague
To beguile many and read more

It is a creature
That dotes on Cassio, as 'tis the strumpet's plague
To beguile many and be beguiled by one.

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.