Tempt Quotes

“Oh, he did look like a deity – the perfect balance of danger and charm, he was at the same time fascinating and inaccessible, distant because of his demonstrated flawlessness, and possessing such strength of character that he was dismaying and at the same time utterly attractive in an enticing and forbidden way.”
― Simona Panova, Nightmarish Sacrifice

“Sometimes we have to behave indifferent towards people who proclaim their love to us, just to see if they are really different.”
― Michael Bassey Johnson

“It might do wonders for your marriage,” Amelia continued. “It’s lovely to talk to your husband after you’ve been to bed together. They just lie there feeling grateful and say yes to everything.” - Amelia to Poppy”
― Lisa Kleypas, Tempt Me at Twilight

“I’d love to try to tame you... And I would simply adore it if you turn out untamable –”
― Simona Panova, Nightmarish Sacrifice

“And what if you try to kill me? Or worse: to kiss me?”
― Simona Panova, Nightmarish Sacrifice

“You cannot tempt the hearts of men who are pure.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Warbreaker

“Satan will tempt you with many things in life, but the most powerful is the temptation to be grateful for what you have, when it is not the best life God had to offer you.”
― Shannon L. Alder

“Divine does not tempt us to see what's in our hearts, it tempts us so we could see what's in our hearts.”
― Aleksandra Ninkovic, Write like no one is reading

“You know, it's never wise to tempt the devil"
His gaze lowered to her hand, still locked in his grip, her finger glistening with pear juice.
His rich voice lowered to raw huskiness "had I not this mask, I should be of a mind to suck that juice right off your fingers”
― Kristen Callihan, Firelight

“Oh, I stand by that statement, little blossom. For you see, there’s the chance you will break down and come between the two of you. Every night we’re together, I will tempt you to the edge of madness. I will tease you to torments. You will have to earn Jebediah’s happy life by being strong and unbending, as all good queens should be. Though this night, I’m giving you a lull.”
― A.G. Howard, Ensnared

“I believe most people are good, even deep down, even if you have to dig a little - although some people can tempt one to pick up a shovel and actually put that to the test.”
― Christina Engela, Blachart: Galaxii Series Book 1

“Smartass Disciple: Master, if you are so good, can you drive a car with your eyes closed?
Master of Stupidity: Thou shall not break the rules of drive safely.
Thou shall not tempt the police as well.”
― Toba Beta, Master of Stupidity

“The devil tempts us not; 'tis we who tempt him, beckoning his skill with opportunity.”
― George Eliot

“My point is that Satan uses our keenest appetites to tempt us.”
― James Dobson

“The one kiss that was stolen, was given in a lie.”
― Anthony Liccione

“The promise of power wasn't enough, he thought. So now she tempts me with knowledge.”
― Anthony Ryan, Blood Song

“Pamper no temptations! Once you are the driver on the steer of your life, choose to knock down every obstacle and challenge on your way to fulfillment.”
― Israelmore Ayivor, Daily Drive 365

“God's blessings don't automatically ward off the attacks of the devil as he tries to tempt us with sexual immorality”
― Sunday Adelaja

“Breaking the contact between their lips, she managed an anguished whisper. “Matthew… take me somewhere.”
“No.”
“Yes. I need… I need to be alone with you.”
Panting raggedly, Matthew folded his arms around her, bringing her against his hard chest. She felt the desperate crush of his lips against her scalp.
“I can’t trust myself that far,” he finally said.
“Just to talk. Please. We can’t stay out in the open like this. And if you leave me now I’ll die.”
Even aroused and in turmoil, Matthew couldn’t prevent a smothered laugh at the dramatic statement. “You won’t die.”
“Just to talk,” Daisy repeated, clinging to him. “I won’t… I won’t tempt you.”
“Sweetheart.” He let out a serrated breath. “You tempt me just by being in the same room with me.”
Her throat turned hot, as if she had just swallowed sunlight. Sensing that any more coaxing would push him in the opposite direction, Daisy stayed silent. She pressed against him, letting the silent communication of their bodies melt his resolve.
With a quiet groan, Matthew took her hand and tugged her toward the bachelor’s house. “God help us both if anyone sees.”
― Lisa Kleypas, Scandal in Spring

“If I were to sit down and count them, how many of my prayers were tainted by the seduction of greed? None, simply because nothing of that sort is a prayer.”
― Craig D. Lounsbrough

“Temptation knocks on everyone's door eventually - some ignore the scoundrel's approach, while others willingly admit that great impostor.”
― Stewart Stafford