Quote #2

Many a dangerous temptation comes to us in fine gay colours that are but skin-deep.

More from Matthew Henry

  1. The woman was made of a rib out of the side of Adam; not made out of his head to rule over him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by …
  2. Our creature comforts
  3. None is so deaf as those that will not hear.
  4. Blushing is the colour of virtue.
  5. Better late than never.
  6. Judas had given them the slip.
  7. Do nothing till thou hast well considered the end of it.
  8. Wise anger is like fire from a flint: there is great ado to get it out; and when it does come, it is out again immediately.

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