Quote by William Shakespeare

'Tis one thing to be tempted, another thing to fall.

'Tis one thing to be tempted, another thing to fall.

Summary

This quote suggests that temptation and succumbing to it are two distinct actions. There is a clear distinction between feeling the allure of temptation and actually giving in to it. It implies that being tempted does not necessarily mean that one will inevitably yield to the temptation. The quote may also highlight the importance of personal willpower and self-control in resisting temptation and not acting on it.

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By William Shakespeare

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