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.

Devils soonest tempt, resembling spirits of light.

Devils soonest tempt, resembling spirits of light.

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 is an irresistible force at work on a moveable body.

Temptation is an irresistible force at work on a moveable body.

Things orbidden have a secret charm.

Things orbidden have a secret charm.

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.

Every conquering temptation represents a new fund of moral energy. Every trial endured and weathered in the right spirit makes read more

Every conquering temptation represents a new fund of moral energy. Every trial endured and weathered in the right spirit makes a soul nobler and stronger than it was before.

But something may be done that we will not;
And sometimes we are devils to ourselves
When read more

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.