Temptation Quotes

982 Temptation quotes by 687 unique authors

But Satan now is wiser than of yore, and tempts by making rich, not making poor. — Alexander Pope
Artistic self-indulgence is the mark of an amateur. The temptation to make scenes, to appear late, to call in sick, not to meet deadlines, not… — Harold Prince
He's meant to be that classic Homer, Ulysses, Hercules - a character who goes out or has some gift of some kind. He goes on… — Robert Redford
Values are principles and ideas that bring meaning to the seemingly mundane experience of life. A meaningful life that ultimately brings happiness and pride requires… — Laura Schlessinger
In spite of all temptations of belonging to many nations, I've remained an Indian. — Vikram Seth
'Tis one thing to be tempted, another thing to fall. — William Shakespeare
Most dangerous is that temptation that doth goad us on to sin in loving virtue. — William Shakespeare
I never resist temptation, because I have found that things that are bad for me do not tempt me. — George Bernard Shaw
Marriage is popular because it combines the maximum of temptation with the maximum of opportunity. — George Bernard Shaw
Virtue is insufficient temptation. — George Bernard Shaw
Secrecy sets barriers between men, but at the same time offers the seductive temptation to break through the barriers by gossip or confession. — Georg Simmel
Human decision-making is complex. On our own, our tendency to yield to short-term temptations, and even to addictions, may be too strong for our rational,… — Peter Singer
With the '60s era and Motown, my grandparents actually introduced us to that when I was younger, so I grew up listening to the Jackson… — Jordin Sparks
Too many Christians have a commitment of convenience. They'll stay faithful as long as it's safe and doesn't involve risk, rejection, or criticism. Instead of… — Charles Stanley
One of the important things about temptation is, if I'm going to deal with it I'm going to have to recognize, this is an area… — Charles Stanley
Temptation is the devil looking through the keyhole. Yielding is opening the door and inviting him in. — Billy Sunday
I'm here today to warn you: I want you to watch out for the adversary. Guard yourself from any spirit of entitlement. Restrain any and… — Charles R. Swindoll
Governments enjoying surpluses have a very strong temptation to splash money around, and while tax cuts are always appealing, cutting taxes at the top of… — Malcolm Turnbull
There is a charm about the forbidden that makes it unspeakably desirable. — Mark Twain
It is easier to stay out than get out. — Mark Twain
There are several good protections against temptation, but the surest is cowardice. — Mark Twain
You know, there's that temptation in interviews to make yourself sound - well, to give yourself a bit of mystery. — Johnny Vegas
I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it. — Mae West
When women go wrong, men go right after them. — Mae West
The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it... I can resist everything but temptation. — Oscar Wilde

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