Temptation Quotes

982 Temptation quotes by 687 unique authors

...there is one thing that all Satan's cunning and all the snares of temptation cannot take by surprise - an undivided will. — Soren Kierkegaard
The temptation to believe that the Universe is the product of some sort of design, a manifestation of subtle aesthetic and mathematical judgment, is overwhelming.… — Paul Davies
The Church is likewise conscious of the responsibility which all of us have for our world, for the whole of creation, which we must love… — Pope Francis
Sometimes the hardest thing to do in a pressure situation is to allow the tension to persist. The temptation is to make a decision, any… — Garry Kasparov
If you will study the scriptures diligently, your power to avoid temptation and to receive direction of the Holy Ghost in all you do will… — Thomas S. Monson
No temptation, no pressure, no enticing can overcome us unless we allow such. If we make the wrong choice, we have no one to blame… — Thomas S. Monson
Bait is made to look SO good you OVERlook the trap. Whether scratched or scarred you ALWAYS get hurt giving in to Temptation. — LeCrae
The temptation to add features to a program must be resisted as strongly as possible. This requires the dedication of a saint — Joe Armstrong
It is a cheap zeal that reserves its passions to combat only the sins and temptations of others. — D. A. Carson
Realize that enough hidden strength lies within you to overcome all obstacles and temptations. Bring forth that indomitable power and energy. — Paramahansa Yogananda
Our temptation is to look eagerly for the minimum that will be accepted. We are in fact very like honest but reluctant taxpayers. — C.S. Lewis
This is my endlessly recurrent temptation: to go down to that Sea, and there neither dive nor swim nor float, but only dabble and splash,… — C.S. Lewis
When fleeing the scene of temptation, do not leave a forwarding address. — Jeffrey R. Holland
Prayer gives us strength for great ideals, for keeping up our faith, charity, purity, generosity; prayer gives us strength to rise up from indifference and… — Pope John Paul II
Temptation is impossible for me to resist Come on. This is Hollywood. It's in the job description. — Tom Sizemore
I hate being moved. I hate that man who came in. So self-righteous, so cruel. He made fun of me, that's why I cried. You… — Peter Ustinov
Every trial that ever burdened a mortal man, every temptation that ever stormed a human heart, and every blessing that ever delighted a needy soul… — Jim Berg
It is too late if we wait until the moment of temptation before making our decision. — Nathan Eldon Tanner
The Lord knows our bearing capacity, both as to coping and to comprehending, and He will not give us more to bear than we can… — Neal A. Maxwell
Let our posterity know that we their ancestors, uncultured and unlearned, amid all trials and temptations, were men of integrity. — Alexander Crummell
It is very important that you should choose the person you will marry and stay with that person. There are many people now who believe… — Miriam
From Lehi's vision we learn that we must take hold of this safety railing-this iron rod, found alongside our individual straight and narrow path-and hold… — Ann M. Dibb
Nephi taught that by clinging to the word of God, as though it be a handrail, we would be able to avoid temptations and not… — Joseph B. Wirthlin
Are you willing to spend time studying the issues, making yourself aware, and then conveying that information to family and friends? Will you resist the… — Ronald Reagan
Then you know that Sam was the true hero of the tale,' Sayna said. 'That he faced far greater and more terrible foes than he… — Jim Butcher

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