Quote by Henry Ward Beecher

All men are tempted. There is no man that lives that can't be broken down, provided it is the right temptation, put in the right spot.

All men are tempted. There is no man that lives that can't b

Summary

This quote suggests that every man is susceptible to giving in to temptation, regardless of their character or strength. It implies that anyone, under the right circumstances and faced with the appropriate enticing factors, can be swayed or pushed to their limits. It highlights the universality of human vulnerability and the potential for anyone to succumb to external influences that challenge their values or principles.

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By Henry Ward Beecher

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