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The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it... I can resist everything but temptation
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"The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it... I can resist everything but temptation"

- Oscar Wilde

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This quote by Oscar Wilde shows the principle of human desire and temptation. Wilde suggests that the only way to really overcome temptation is to enjoy it completely. He further elaborates on the fact that people may have the capability to resist temptation however ultimately find themselves giving in to it. The quote highlights how people are susceptible to falling victim to their desires, and frequently struggle to withstand them. Wilde's words, "I can resist everything however temptation," recommend that no matter just how much one resists temptation, it continues to have a tempting pull. Overall, the quote captures the complex relationship in between human impulses and self-control.

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Oscar Wilde This quote is written / told by Oscar Wilde between October 16, 1854 and November 30, 1900. He was a famous Dramatist from Ireland. The author also have 166 other quotes.

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