He who cannot resist temptation is not a man.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The capacity to resist temptation is essential to defining true manhood or character.
- In plain terms
- You are not truly mature if you cannot say no to temptation.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-control defines character.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is a temptation you struggle to resist?
- How do you build willpower over time?
Another view
Everyone struggles with temptation regardless of character.
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