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.

I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it

I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it

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

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

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.

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

It is easier to stay out than get out.

It is easier to stay out than get out.

Tempt not a desperate man.

Tempt not a desperate man.

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

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

But Satan now is wiser than of yore,
And tempts by making rich, not making poor.

But Satan now is wiser than of yore,
And tempts by making rich, not making poor.