Quote by James Allen

No temptation can gravitate to a man unless there is that is his heart which is capable of responding to it

No temptation can gravitate to a man unless there is that is

Summary

This quote suggests that temptation can only affect someone if they possess a corresponding inclination or desire within themselves. It implies that people are vulnerable to temptation because they already have internal predispositions or weaknesses that make them susceptible to certain influences. Therefore, the presence of temptation does not create a new inclination in an individual but rather exploits preexisting tendencies within them.

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By James Allen

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