Quote by Michael Josephson

Never underestimate the power of temptation to disarm your better senses. Throughout the ages good people surrendered their honor for the empty promise that wealth or power would bring fulfillment and their dignity, good name and self-esteem for the passing pleasures of sex and drugs.

Never underestimate the power of temptation to disarm your b

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This quote serves as a reminder of the detrimental effects of temptation. It highlights how even good and honorable individuals can be driven to compromise their values in pursuit of fleeting allurements such as wealth, power, and indulgence in vices like sex and drugs. It warns us to be cautious and not underestimate the seductive nature of temptation, as it can easily overpower our rational thinking and lead us astray from what truly brings fulfillment and maintains our personal integrity and self-worth.

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