"Sinful and forbidden pleasures are like poisoned bread; they may satisfy appetite for the moment, but there is death in them at the end"
- Tryon Edwards
About this Quote
This quote by Tryon Edwards is a caution versus enjoying sinful and prohibited pleasures. Edwards is suggesting that these enjoyments might appear enticing and gratifying in the minute, but they will eventually result in destruction. He likens these enjoyments to poisoned bread, which may taste great at first, but will ultimately result in death. Edwards is warning versus the temptation of these enjoyments, as they will just lead to regret and sorrow in the end. He is encouraging us to withstand the desire to delight in these activities, as they will only bring us harm in the long run. Edwards is advising us that although these enjoyments may appear appealing, they will eventually cause our failure.
"Death is no more than passing from one room into another. But there's a difference for me, you know. Because in that other room I shall be able to see"