Quotation by

Oscar Wilde

Do you really think it is weakness that yields to temptation? I tell you that there are terrible temptations which it requires strength, strength and courage to yield to.

Oscar Wilde

Strength

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The quote suggests that giving in to certain temptations is not always a sign of being weak, but can actually take a lot of inner strength and bravery. It challenges the common idea that resisting temptation is always the stronger choice, implying that sometimes yielding demands more courage.

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