The prospects for a coherent, hilarious and consistent American comedy seem to lessen every year, as the poor waterlogged, gassy corpse called… — Stephen Hunter Copy Share Image
How different the peace of God from that of the world! It calms the passions, preserves the purity of the conscience, is… — Francois Fenelon Copy Share Image
'Tis dangerous to think - For who by thinking tempts his jealous Fate, Is straight arraign'd as Traytor to the State, And… — John Wilmot Copy Share Image
Every conquering temptation represents a new fund of moral energy. Every trial endured and weathered in the right spirit makes a soul… — William Butler Yeats Copy Share Image
Every teaching position, every missionary position can be held by single people. We welcome to that kind of service people who are… — Dallin H. Oaks Copy Share Image
“Take care of your soul; it will never lose its tournament if Jesus is the coach of your life. He will substitute… — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
Some black people want to get in touch with their African roots. But then you got some black people that just don't… — Wanda Sykes Copy Share Image
And O! be sure to fear the Lord alway, And mind your duty, duly, morn and night; Lest in temptation's path ye… — Robert Burns Copy Share Image
If desire causes suffering, it may be because we do not desire wisely, or that we are inexpert at obtaining what we… — Tom Robbins Copy Share Image
The Atonement of Jesus Christ and the healing it offers do much more than provide the opportunity for repentance from sins. The… — Dallin H. Oaks Copy Share Image
To forgive another from the heart is an act of liberation. We set that person free from the negative bonds that exist… — Henri Nouwen Copy Share Image
Many people genuinely do not wish to be saints, and it is probable that some who achieve or aspire to sainthood have… — George Orwell Copy Share Image
We are not made up only of our light and happiness but also of darkness and sorrow. To deny the darkness of… — Laurell K. Hamilton Copy Share Image
I had prepared myself for prison and torture as a soldier in peacetime prepares for the hardships of war. I had studied… — Richard Wurmbrand Copy Share Image
In many ways, large profits are even more insidious than large losses in terms of emotional destabilization. I think it's important not… — William Eckhardt Copy Share Image
Regular reading of and talking about the Book of Mormon invite the power to resist temptation and to produce feelings of love… — David A. Bednar Copy Share Image
“I cannot stay, Empress. You are too much temptation, and I am nowhere near strong or good enough to resist you." He… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted… — Scotty Smith Copy Share Image
At great periods you have always felt, deep within you, the temptation to commit suicide. You gave yourself to it, breached your… — Cesare Pavese Copy Share Image
The distinction between feelings or inclinations on the one hand, and behavior on the other hand, is very clear. It's no sin… — Dallin H. Oaks Copy Share Image
Themes of redemption, temptation, and faith don't necessarily apply directly to religion. A lot of people find faith in their lives outside… — Will Poulter Copy Share Image
Once it becomes impossible for members of Congress to make a career of legislative service, the temptation to bend a vote for… — James L. Buckley Copy Share Image
“RULES OF FAIRYLAND-BELOW BEWARE OF DOG ANYTHING IMPORTANT COMES IN THREES AND SIXES DO NOT STEAL QUEENS A GIRL IN THE WILD… — Catherynne M. Valente Copy Share Image
“Yielding to temptation is the norm for non-Christians. They probably don’t even know what it is. They just do whatever comes naturally.… — Roger Bruner Copy Share Image
Most (Christians) have an ungrounded trust in Christ, hoping that He will pardon, justify and save them, while the world has their… — Richard Baxter Copy Share Image
I endeavored to renounce society, that I might avoid temptation. But it was a poor religion; so far as it prevailed, only… — John Newton Copy Share Image
Temptation and testing (or a trial) are two sides of the same coin. Satan uses an occasion or a person to tempt… — Ruth Graham Copy Share Image
Watch constantly against those things which are thought to be no temptations. The most poisonous serpents are found where the sweetest flowers… — Charles Spurgeon Copy Share Image
“Progress cannot be attained without being tested. When you are tempted you are very close to your promotion.Temptation proceeds elevation. You are… — Osunsakin Adewale Copy Share Image
In Life , isn't it funny how you can knowingly/willingly fall for something temporary or wrong , To end up with permanent/severe… — Kenny DaSinger Copy Share Image
“Satan will tempt you with many things in life, but the most powerful is the temptation to be grateful for what you… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
We must learn by experience to avoid either trains of thought or social situations which for us (not necessarily for everyone) lead… — C. S. Lewis Copy Share Image
Every trial that ever burdened a mortal man, every temptation that ever stormed a human heart, and every blessing that ever delighted… — Jim Berg Copy Share Image
“God invites while the devil pressures and shoves and bullies. Realize who holds the actual power before you react. You are greater… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
No place, no company, no age, no person is temptation-free; let no man boast that he was never tempted, let him not… — Herbert Spencer Copy Share Image
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is Faithful; He will not let you be tempted… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The Constitutional Convention debated whether America should even have a standing army. ... They worried that a powerful military could rival civilian… — Rachel Maddow Copy Share Image
It may almost be a question whether such wisdom as many of us have in our mature years has not come from… — Anthony Trollope Copy Share Image
The most important thing is that we are on the right path, and we will not deviate from it, even in the… — Yemi Osinbajo Copy Share Image
The more pure and chaste is a soul, the more it hungers for this Bread [Jesus in the Eucharist], from which it… — Pope Pius XII Copy Share Image
![“The more pure and chaste is a soul, the more it hungers for this Bread [Jesus in the Eucharist], from which it derives strength to resist all temptations to sins of impurity, and by which it is more intimately united with the Divine Spouse; 'He who eats My Flesh and drinks My Blood, abides in Me…” quote by Pope Pius XII](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/aae/pope-pius-xii-10088_blood_the-more-pure-and-chaste-is-a-soul-the-m_2739931.jpg)
