Temptation Quotes

982 Temptation quotes by 687 unique authors

Free societies, which allow differences to speak and be heard, and live by intermarriage, commerce, and free migration, and democratic societies, which convert enemies into… — Michael Ignatieff
As exercise is necessary to the development of physical muscle, so development of the moral nature is accomplished through temptation. The soul being given choice,… — Max Heindel
Virtue is a positive quality developed by taking a firm stand for the right in temptation, or by the suffering endured in consequence of wrongdoing. — Max Heindel
Nothing makes it easier to resist temptation than a proper bringing-up, a sound set of values - and witnesses. — Franklin P Jones
One should fight like the devil the temptation to think well of editors. They are all, without exception - at least some of the time,… — John Gardner
I am persuaded that in the case of elected officials, the overwhelming temptation is to conclude that it is more important for your constituents that… — James L. Buckley
Once it becomes impossible for members of Congress to make a career of legislative service, the temptation to bend a vote for whatever reason may… — James L. Buckley
Every life is march from innocence, through temptation, to virtue or vice. — Lyman Abbott
A good many young writers make the mistake of enclosing a stamped, self-addressed envelope, big enough for the manuscript to come back in. This is… — Ring Lardner
The whole mystery of temptation is to have sins suggested to us, and to be swept after them by a sudden enthusiasm, which sometimes feels… — George A. Smith
We must resist the temptation of once again turning America into the traditional bogeyman of the left. — Giorgio Napolitano
A great danger, or at least a great temptation, for many writers is to become too autobiographical in their approach to their fiction. A little… — Raymond Carver
In Christ we see a maturity of love that flowers in self-sacrifice and forgiveness; a maturity of power that never swerves from the ideal of… — Vincent Nichols
Parents and children seldom act in concert: each child endeavours to appropriate the esteem or fondness of the parents, and the parents, with yet less… — Samuel Johnson
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
Sure boys masturbate more than girls. Girls dont have as big a temptation. — Jules Carlysle
Things Guys Wish Women Knew About Men: Men would rather feel unloved than inadequate and disrespected, A man's anger is often a response to feeling… — Bubbles
Like a green fly, A critic is an irritation. To prove I'm the shit, I am their temptation. — Unknown Author
Our father in heaven, Hallowed be your name, Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us day… — Unknown Author
Your smile lights up the world Your eyes are my ocean Your laugh is my drug Your lips are my addiction But then again you… — Nicole
When you're tempted to lose patience with someone, think about how patient God has been with you. — Melania
Depth of inner spirit speaks to the strength inside each of us to change when needed, withstand temptation when presented, and do what is right… — Senoraroy
Enjoy looking back on the latest events in your life, laughing, sighing, or perhaps shedding a tear, before you embark on the next phase of… — Alina Khadgi
Didn't always wanna change my ways I thought my pain was always here to stay But you gave hope a name to save me I… — Unknown Author
Temptation leans on the doorbell, but opportunity knocks only once — Unknwon

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