Quote by Mae West

I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it.

I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it.

Summary

This quote, often attributed to Oscar Wilde, implies that the speaker has a general rule of avoiding temptation. However, they admit that when faced with irresistible temptation, they give in. It suggests a struggle between self-control and the irresistible allure of certain desires. It acknowledges the human tendency to succumb to temptation selectively, suggesting that occasionally succumbing may be seen as a treat or indulgence amidst a broader commitment to restraint.

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Temptation

By Mae West

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