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Temptation Quotes

Temptation can be tormenting, but remember: The torment of temptation to sin is nothing to compare with the torment of the consequences of sin. Remorse and regret cannot compensate for sin....though sins can be forgiven immediately - the consequences can last a lifetime Picture Quote #1

If the rules of a language are followed, words usually make sense. But these very rules can stir the impulse to rebel. We’re obliged to keep trying to convey meaning through correct sentences. After a while, the good-soldier rigidity of polished prose can begin to seem dull, and it gets harder to resist the temptation of nonsense Picture Quote #1

The temptation to quit and start over infects every creative process I’ve ever been in. Frustration and boredom always fuel this self-doubt Picture Quote #1

Temptation is like a knife, that may either cut the meat or the throat of a man; it may be his food or his poison, his exercise or his destruction Picture Quote #1

Temptation coaxes us toward sin, and sin leads to sickness and death, and ultimately confinement in the realm of the evil one Picture Quote #1

Obedience brings peace in decision making. If we have firmly made up our minds to follow the commandments, we will not have to redecide which path to take when temptation comes our way Picture Quote #1

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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 adversaries and reconcile differences without resort to violence, are societies in which the genocidal temptation is unlikely and even inconceivable Picture Quote #1

When reflection is thereby demystified, I believe that the temptation to view human knowledge as different in kind from animal knowledge is undermined Picture Quote #1

I do not have a merchandise line. I don’t sell knives or apparel. Though I have been approached to endorse various products from liquor to airlines to automobiles to pharmaceuticals dozens of times, I have managed to resist the temptation Picture Quote #1

Even in cases where most people are doing the right thing, talking about the minority who are doing the wrong thing can encourage people to give in to temptation Picture Quote #1

A standing army is like a standing member. It’s an excellent assurance of domestic tranquility, but a dangerous temptation to foreign adventure Picture Quote #1

If an unexpected temptation comes, don’t blame the one through whom it came, but seek out the reason. Thus you will find correction for your soul Picture Quote #1

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Obviously, there’s the temptation to sit back and smile, .. But there’s so much at stake, we have to do our due diligence Picture Quote #1

Idleness is a constant sin, and labor is a duty. Idleness is the devil’s home for temptation and for unprofitable, distracting musings; while labor profit others and ourselves Picture Quote #1

I was born too late to have any temptation with communism, or at least Soviet-type communism. Travelling in Eastern Europe and the ex-Soviet Union, you clearly don’t want to defend a system that would have empty shops and a totalitarian regime and internal passports Picture Quote #1

In popular Egyptian and regional culture, women are seen as weak, easy victims to temptation in the same way Eve couldn’t resist that shiny apple in the Garden of Eden Picture Quote #1

People naturally long for a bit of the wealth that is whorling all around them, and if the work and education available to them won’t get them closer to the comforts that they see others enjoying, the temptation to take shortcuts can be fierce Picture Quote #1

Temptation gains power by persistent solicitations that beget thoughts that make evil less serious Picture Quote #1

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Imagination is a screen onto which the evil spirits can ‘project’ images, temptations presented as stimulating entertainments, offering us pleasurable rewards if we give in to the temptation Picture Quote #1

We cannot say no to temptation without saying yes to something far better Picture Quote #1

The best way to resist temptation is to avoid it. Prevention is far, far better than repentance Picture Quote #1

Decide while you’re young to keep the commandments of God, and you won’t have to think fast, because before temptation even steps up to the bat, you’ll have made your decision. You were smart enough to think first Picture Quote #1

Have you been tormented with fears and doubts? Bombarded with temptation to sin? Try praising the Lord, and watch Satan flee Picture Quote #1

By the time you’re 18, 19, you know yourself, and you shouldn’t go against your gut feeling, which is a temptation in the first year of university Picture Quote #1

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The first temptation, upon meeting an old friend after many years, is always to - look the other way Picture Quote #1

Sexual temptations are lurking around every corner in our lives today! Resisting the temptation to gratify the flesh is a full-time job Picture Quote #1

I’d never say no to surgery in the future, because I feel like, as I get older, I’m going to face temptation more Picture Quote #1

I’ve certainly had periods when I felt like life was winning and I was losing, so I think everybody can relate to that quandary - the temptation to give in, to give up, and then what It takes to keep going Picture Quote #1

You know, there’s that temptation in interviews to make yourself sound - well, to give yourself a bit of mystery Picture Quote #1

For years my wedding ring has done its job. It has led me not into temptation. It has reminded my husband numerous times at parties that it’s time to go home. It has been a source of relief to a dinner companion. It has been a status symbol in the maternity ward Picture Quote #1

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Temptation can be tormenting, but remember: The torment of temptation to sin is nothing to compare with the torment of the consequences of sin. Remorse and regret cannot compensate for sin....though sins can be forgiven immediately - the consequences can last a lifetime (Temptation Quotes) If the rules of a language are followed, words usually make sense. But these very rules can stir the impulse to rebel. We’re obliged to keep trying to convey meaning through correct sentences. After a while, the good-soldier rigidity of polished prose can begin to seem dull, and it gets harder to resist the temptation of nonsense. (Temptation Quotes) The temptation to quit and start over infects every creative process I’ve ever been in. Frustration and boredom always fuel this self-doubt. (Temptation Quotes) Temptation is like a knife, that may either cut the meat or the throat of a man; it may be his food or his poison, his exercise or his destruction. (Temptation Quotes) Temptation coaxes us toward sin, and sin leads to sickness and death, and ultimately confinement in the realm of the evil one. (Temptation Quotes) Obedience brings peace in decision making. If we have firmly made up our minds to follow the commandments, we will not have to redecide which path to take when temptation comes our way. (Temptation Quotes) 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 adversaries and reconcile differences without resort to violence, are societies in which the genocidal temptation is unlikely and even inconceivable. (Temptation Quotes) When reflection is thereby demystified, I believe that the temptation to view human knowledge as different in kind from animal knowledge is undermined. (Temptation Quotes) I do not have a merchandise line. I don’t sell knives or apparel. Though I have been approached to endorse various products from liquor to airlines to automobiles to pharmaceuticals dozens of times, I have managed to resist the temptation. (Temptation Quotes) Even in cases where most people are doing the right thing, talking about the minority who are doing the wrong thing can encourage people to give in to temptation. (Temptation Quotes) A standing army is like a standing member. It’s an excellent assurance of domestic tranquility, but a dangerous temptation to foreign adventure. (Temptation Quotes) If an unexpected temptation comes, don’t blame the one through whom it came, but seek out the reason. Thus you will find correction for your soul. (Temptation Quotes) Obviously, there’s the temptation to sit back and smile, .. But there’s so much at stake, we have to do our due diligence. (Temptation Quotes) Idleness is a constant sin, and labor is a duty. Idleness is the devil’s home for temptation and for unprofitable, distracting musings; while labor profit others and ourselves (Temptation Quotes) I was born too late to have any temptation with communism, or at least Soviet-type communism. Travelling in Eastern Europe and the ex-Soviet Union, you clearly don’t want to defend a system that would have empty shops and a totalitarian regime and internal passports. (Temptation Quotes) In popular Egyptian and regional culture, women are seen as weak, easy victims to temptation in the same way Eve couldn’t resist that shiny apple in the Garden of Eden. (Temptation Quotes) People naturally long for a bit of the wealth that is whorling all around them, and if the work and education available to them won’t get them closer to the comforts that they see others enjoying, the temptation to take shortcuts can be fierce. (Temptation Quotes) Temptation gains power by persistent solicitations that beget thoughts that make evil less serious (Temptation Quotes) Imagination is a screen onto which the evil spirits can ‘project’ images, temptations presented as stimulating entertainments, offering us pleasurable rewards if we give in to the temptation. (Temptation Quotes) We cannot say no to temptation without saying yes to something far better (Temptation Quotes) The best way to resist temptation is to avoid it. Prevention is far, far better than repentance. (Temptation Quotes) Decide while you’re young to keep the commandments of God, and you won’t have to think fast, because before temptation even steps up to the bat, you’ll have made your decision. You were smart enough to think first. (Temptation Quotes) Have you been tormented with fears and doubts? Bombarded with temptation to sin? Try praising the Lord, and watch Satan flee. (Temptation Quotes) By the time you’re 18, 19, you know yourself, and you shouldn’t go against your gut feeling, which is a temptation in the first year of university. (Temptation Quotes) The first temptation, upon meeting an old friend after many years, is always to - look the other way. (Temptation Quotes) Sexual temptations are lurking around every corner in our lives today! Resisting the temptation to gratify the flesh is a full-time job. (Temptation Quotes) I’d never say no to surgery in the future, because I feel like, as I get older, I’m going to face temptation more. (Temptation Quotes) I’ve certainly had periods when I felt like life was winning and I was losing, so I think everybody can relate to that quandary - the temptation to give in, to give up, and then what It takes to keep going. (Temptation Quotes) You know, there’s that temptation in interviews to make yourself sound - well, to give yourself a bit of mystery. (Temptation Quotes) For years my wedding ring has done its job. It has led me not into temptation. It has reminded my husband numerous times at parties that it’s time to go home. It has been a source of relief to a dinner companion. It has been a status symbol in the maternity ward. (Temptation Quotes)

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