Temptations Quotes

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Knowing has two poles, and they are always poles apart: carnal knowing, the laying on of hands, the hanging of the fact by head or… — William H. Gass
Temptations come, as a general rule, when they are sought. — Margaret Oliphant
It is not the great temptations that ruin us; it is the little ones. — John William De Forest
Do not bargain with any temptation; lock yourself immediately in My[Jesus] Heart and, at the first opportunity, reveal the temptation to the confessor.....Do not fear… — Mary Faustina Kowalska
This mortal probation is a brief period-just a short span, linking the eternity of the past with the eternity of the future. Yet it was… — ElRay L. Christiansen
I am suffering incessant temptations to uncharitable thoughts at present; one of those black moods in which nearly all one's friends seem to be selfish… — C.S. Lewis
You know what, life is full of temptations — Smokey Robinson
People who are born even-tempered, placid and untroubled - secure from violent passions or temptations to evil - those who have never needed to struggle… — Eva Le Gallienne
Some of our struggles involve making decisions, while others are a result of the decisions we have made. Some of our struggles result from choices… — L. Lionel Kendrick
People are complicated creatures. On the one hand, capable of great acts of charity, and on the other, capable of the most underhanded forms of… — Mary Alice
Patience strengthens the spirit, sweetens the temper, stifles anger, extinguishes envy, subdues pride, bridles the tongue, restrains the hand and tramples upon temptations. — George Horne
The Christian soldier must avoid two evils - he must not faint or yield in the time of fight, and after a victory he must… — George Downame
In short, all things that please the natural man in this world, are, to a true Christian, only so many crosses and temptations, allurements of… — Johann Arndt
The temptations are great to simply retreat to the domain of private life and give up on our public problems. — Lee H. Hamilton
All the great temptations appear first in the region of the mind and can be fought and conquered there. We have been given the power… — Amy Carmichael
Temptations will no more prevail over a contented man, than a dart that is thrown against a brazen wall. — Jeremiah Burroughs
Frequently renew settled and holy resolutions. A soldier unresolved to fight may be easily defeated...The weakness of our graces, the strength of our temptations, and… — Stephen Charnock
I do not want to frighten you by telling you about the temptations life will bring. Anyone who is healthy in spirit will overcome them.… — Albert Schweitzer
But how can you know anything of the impression made on others? Who can assure you that others do not draw therefrom incentives to evil?… — Pope Pius XII
The way to Heaven is straight and narrow: they who wish to arrive at that place of bliss by walking in the paths of pleasure… — Alphonsus Liguori

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