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An element of abstention, of restraint, must enter into all finer

An element of abstention, of restraint, must enter into all finer joys. – Vida D. Scudder

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If we resist our passions, it is more because of their weakness than because of our strength. – François VI de la Rochefoucault

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You must admit you have self-control before you can use it. – Carrie Latet

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Those who flee temptation generally leave a forwarding address. – Lane Olinghouse

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The trouble with resisting temptation is it may never come your way again. – Korman’s Law

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