It was the last weakness he meant to indulge in; and a man never lies with more delicious languor under the influence of a passion than when he has persuaded himself that he shall subdue it to-morrow.

Summary

This quote highlights the dangerous allure of indulging in a weakness or a passion. It suggests that there is a certain pleasure derived from succumbing to a temptation, with the belief that one will eventually conquer it in the future. The phrase "delicious languor" emphasizes the seductive nature of this indulgence. However, the quote also hints at the deceptive nature of this mindset, recognizing that one may never fully master their weaknesses if they continually convince themselves that they have control over them in the future.

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