Man is so
muddled, so dependent on the things immediately before
his eyes, that every day even the most submissive
believer can be seen to risk the torments of the
afterlife for the smallest pleasure.
-- Joseph De Maistre
1753-1821, French
Diplomat, Philosopher
Temptation
is a woman's weapon and man's excuse.
-- H. L. Mencken
1880-1956, American
Editor, Author, Critic, Humorist
Taste
this, and be henceforth among the Gods thyself a
Goddess.
-- John Milton
1608-1674, British Poet
Temptations come, as a general rule, when they are
sought.
-- Margaret Oliphant
1828-1897, British
Novelist, Historian
