Quote by Oscar Wilde

Do you really think it is weakness that yields to temptation? I tell you that there are terrible temptations which it requires strength, strength and courage to yield to.

Do you really think it is weakness that yields to temptation

Summary

This quote challenges the perception that yielding to temptation is a sign of weakness. The speaker argues that certain temptations are so powerful and difficult to resist that it actually requires strength and courage to give in. It suggests that external judgments about succumbing to temptation may not always grasp the complexity of the circumstances. By questioning the assumption that giving in to temptation is always a display of weakness, the quote encourages a deeper understanding and empathy towards those facing challenging temptations.

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By Oscar Wilde

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