Life is so messy that the temptation to straighten it up is very strong. And the results always illusory. — Anna Quindlen Copy Share Image
It is a common temptation of Satan to make us give up the reading of the Word and prayer when our enjoyment… — George Muller Copy Share Image
Technology is not in itself opposed to spirituality and to religion. But it presents a great temptation. — Thomas Merton Copy Share Image
“Dad, will they ever come back?" "No. And yes." Dad tucked away his harmonica. "No not them. But yes, other people like… — Ray Bradbury Copy Share Image
Before speaking, consult your inner-truth barometer, and resist the temptation to tell people only what they want to hear. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The best way to show your gratitude to God and people is to accept everything with joy....We may not be able to… — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
Obscurity and Innocence, twin sisters, escape temptations which would pierce their gossamer armor, in contact with the world. — Nicolas Chamfort Copy Share Image
“He whirled in the water and grinned at me. Damn, he was a handsome bastard. I realized he was half-naked. Blue swirls… — Ilona Andrews Copy Share Image
Temptation is just that - she's the girl you claim you don't want, but in the moment, you have more drinks than… — Ne-Yo 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
You've been brought up like a gentleman and a Christian, and I should be false to the trust laid upon me by… — W. Somerset Maugham Copy Share Image
The first temptation, upon meeting an old friend after many years, is always to - look the other way. — Ugo Betti Copy Share Image
If you take temptations into account, who is to say that he is better than his neighbor? — William Makepeace Thackeray Copy Share Image
I have learned that as an artist, I cannot succumb to the temptation to please others. — Kiana Madeira Copy Share Image
The danger inherent in all force grows stronger when it is likely to gain success, for then it becomes temptation. — Rabindranath Tagore Copy Share Image
I hate the whole übermensch, superman temptation that pervades science fiction. I believe no protagonist should be so competent, so awe-inspiring, that… — David Brin Copy Share Image
“When we are needy Christ does His best work, but be warned. Someone, maybe even some well-meaning soul, is going to tell… — Toni Sorenson Copy Share Image
The man who is free from credulity, but knows the uncreated, who has cut all ties, removed all temptations, renounced all desires,… — Max Muller Copy Share Image
The most formidable attribute of temptation is its increasing power, its accelerating ratio of velocity. Every act of repetition increases power, diminishes… — Horace Mann Copy Share Image
