Keyword: Temptation

Those who flee temptation generally leave a forwarding address.

American free-lance writer
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The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet
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Lead me not into temptation – I can find the way myself.

1944) is an American writer & screenwriter
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Always yield to temptation, because it may not pass your way again.

Proverbs Situations

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

(1880 – 1956) journalist, essayist, editor & satirist
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Do not worry about avoiding temptation; as you grow older it will avoid you.

(1911 – 1999) comedian, author & columnist
Age Old

Nothing makes it easier to resist temptation than a proper bringing-up, a sound set of values – and witnesses.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist
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The trouble with resisting temptation is it may never come your way again.

Murphy’s Laws

The trouble with resisting temptation is it may never come your way again.

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

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol
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Always yield to temptation, because it may not pass your way again.

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Marriage is popular because it combines the maximum of temptation with the maximum of opportunity.

(1856 – 1950) Irish playwright & socialist
Marriage

I can resist everything except temptation.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet
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Most people would like to be delivered from temptation but would like it to keep in touch.

(1927 – ) magician & comedy writer
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Temptation: Something which, when resisted, gives happiness and which, when yielded to, gives even greater happiness.

Definitions

Virtue is insufficient temptation.

(1856 – 1950) Irish playwright & socialist
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Lawyer: One who protects us against robbery by taking away the temptation.

(1880 – 1956) journalist, essayist, editor & satirist
Communication Government Language Lawyers

There are several good protections against temptations, but the surest is cowardice.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist
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Abstainer: A weak man who yields to the temptation of denying himself a pleasure.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist
Communication Definitions Individuals Language

What makes resisting temptation difficult for many people is they don't want to discourage it completely.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist
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Opportunity only knocks once, but temptation leans on the doorbell.

(1949 – ) English-born Australian musician, writer, actor, composer & record producer
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