Do not give dalliance too much rein; the strongest oaths are straw to the fire in the blood. — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
Temptation likes best those who think they have a natural immunity, for it may laugh all the harder when they succumb. — Catherynne M. Valente Copy Share Image
No man is worthy of unlimited reliance-his treason, at best, only waits for sufficient temptation. — H. L. Mencken Copy Share Image
Flee idleness... for no one is more exposed to such temptations than he who has nothing to do. — Robert Bellarmine Copy Share Image
Sex is a sensation, caused by temptation, when a man puts his location in a womans destination!! — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“beauty has been known to drive men wild, like the sirens did. Man’s challenge is to steer clear from it.” - Salvadore… — Kailin Gow Copy Share Image
Never complain, never explain. Resist the temptation to defend yourself or make excuses. — Brian Tracy Copy Share Image
“In every profession and walk of life there is someone who is vulnerablle to temptation. (Mr. Barnes)” — Agatha Christie Copy Share Image
Consider the reasons which make us certain that we are right, but not the fact that we are certain. If you are… — Ayn Rand Copy Share Image
Our Bill of Rights, the most precious part of our legal heritage, is under subtle and pervasive attacks... In the struggle between… — Earl Warren Copy Share Image
Rise above the deceptions and temptations of the mind. This is your duty. Learn to become wise. Desire nothing, give up all… — Sivananda Copy Share Image
The temptation to be popular may prioritize public opinion above the word of God. Political campaigns and marketing strategies widely employ public… — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
Every temptation that is resisted, every evil thought that is curbed, every desire that is subdued, every bitter word that is withheld,… — Sivananda Copy Share Image
The next sentence is one of the most important spiritual truths you will ever learn: God develops the fruit of the Spirit… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Gaming is a vice the more dangerous as it is deceitful; and, contrary to every other species of luxury, flatters its votaries… — Henry Fielding Copy Share Image
Darkness comes. In the middle of it, the future looks blank. The temptation to quit is huge. Don't. You are in good… — John Piper Copy Share Image
“The ideal of self-control is supreme. This life is a test—is a test—is a test. You have not passed until you have… — Allen Bergin Copy Share Image
“Do you live and work here?" Trinity clenched her fist against his chest, her thoughts spinning. "At the ranch?" The corner of… — Cheyenne McCray Copy Share Image
A well-informed mind is the best security against the contagion of folly and vice. The vacant mind is ever on the watch… — Ann Radcliffe Copy Share Image
Homosexuality is an ugly sin, repugnant to those who find no temptation in it, as well as to many past offenders who… — Spencer W. Kimball Copy Share Image
“The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. Resist it, and your soul grows sick with… — Oscar Wilde Copy Share Image
We live in a time of transition, an uneasy era which is likely to endure for the rest of this century... During… — Jimmy Carter Copy Share Image
“The temptation is to make an idol of our own experience, to assume our pain is more singular than it is. Experience… — Christian Wiman Copy Share Image
The temptation many creative people I know have is to strive for popularity. To make, do, and say things that other people… — Scott Berkun Copy Share Image
I am simply a 'book drunkard.' Books have the same irresistible temptation for me that liquor has for its devotee. I cannot… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
At 'GQ,' there was never a temptation to pander or preach to the choir because I had no concept of who the… — John Jeremiah Sullivan Copy Share Image
I have switched on this modern laptop machine. And I have told myself that I must resist the temptation to start playing… — Margaret Drabble Copy Share Image
'Honey, I'm Good' is a song about temptation, and we wanted to show what is possible if you can beat it. — Andy Grammer Copy Share Image
We must resist the temptation of once again turning America into the traditional bogeyman of the left. — Giorgio Napolitano Copy Share Image
Tomorrow's character is made out of today's thoughts. Temptation may come suddenly, but sin does not. — Randy Alcorn Copy Share Image
We should resist the temptation to identify our religious convictions with the platform of a party or the platitudes of favored politicians. — Ralph E. Reed, Jr Copy Share Image
Prayer is the way and means God has appointed for the communication of the blessings of His goodness to His people. — Arthur W. Pink Copy Share Image
In truth, it requires not only a large intellect, but a large heart, to judge with becoming charity of the peculiar temptations… — Shirley Bassey Copy Share Image
Grow a garden, give food away, resist the temptation to give into hate, change it up and try peacemaking for once, love… — Tripp York Copy Share Image
“The man who sins but wants to purify it is no more a sinner than the man who doesn't sin but wants… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
God does not make our choices easier because temptation is his character development curriculum. — Erwin W. Lutzer Copy Share Image
...there is one thing that all Satan's cunning and all the snares of temptation cannot take by surprise - an undivided will. — Soren Kierkegaard Copy Share Image
To pray against temptation, and yet rush into occasions, is to thrust your fingers into the fire, and then pray they might… — Thomas Secker Copy Share Image
If Christ justifies you, He will sanctify you! He will not save you and leave you in your sins. — Robert Murray M'Cheyne Copy Share Image
“I’d love to try to tame you... And I would simply adore it if you turn out untamable –” — Simona Panova Copy Share Image
