The very austerity of the Brahmans is tempting to the devotional soul, as a more refined and nobler luxury. Wants so easily… — Henry David Thoreau Copy Share Image
There is ever the prior question of plain duty, with which nothing else, however tempting or promising of success, can come into… — Alfred Edersheim Copy Share Image
What’s your name, lad?” “Newton. Newton Pulsifer.” “LUCIFER? What’s that you say? Are ye of the Spawn of Darkness, a tempting beguiling… — Neil Gaiman Copy Share Image
We weren't allowing our hopes to become expectations. Expectations are tempting, pleasant, maybe necessary. They are scary too, once you have had… — Wendell Berry Copy Share Image
It's so tempting to try to do it all, so as not to miss out. But to do all of those 'good… — Shaunti Feldhahn Copy Share Image
I can't emphasize this idea enough. Getting involved with your collaborator's problems almost always distracts you from your own. That can be… — Twyla Tharp Copy Share Image
But I try not to think with my gut. If I'm serious about understanding the world, thinking with anything besides my brain,… — Carl Sagan Copy Share Image
Sloth is the great enemy -- the inspirer of cowardice, irresolution, self-pitying grief, and trivial, hairsplitting doubts. Sloth may also be a… — Patanjali Copy Share Image
It was lovely, and tempting, to exert power over men and to shine before others, but power also had its perditions and… — Hermann Hesse Copy Share Image
Remember, when you're sinned against its tempting to respond sinfully. Don't give in, talk to your heart and seek the grace of… — Paul David Tripp Copy Share Image
It is tempting to think of your husband-to-be as just another bridal accessory. It may be easier for him to play along… — Mimi Pond Copy Share Image
Once the Eastern Bloc collapsed, what I call 'historical spontaneity' prevailed and the countries that were subject to Soviet control naturally gravitated… — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share Image
