Quote by George Bernard Shaw

I never resist temptation because I have found things that are bad for me do not tempt me.

I never resist temptation because I have found things that a

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's ability to resist temptation does not stem from sheer willpower or self-control, but rather from a lack of desire or allure towards things that are considered harmful or detrimental. The speaker implies that they have encountered such things or behaviors that others might find tempting, but they personally do not feel a strong inclination towards them. Consequently, they claim to not need to exert any effort to resist these temptations because they do not have a natural inclination or attraction towards them.

By George Bernard Shaw

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