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Which Irish author and poet and playwright wrote you can resist everything except temptation?
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∙ 14y ago
Oscar Wilde.
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The quote "I can resist everything except temptation" is by Oscar Wilde, who was an Irish author, poet, and playwright known for his wit and social commentary.
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What is the opposite of temptation?
There is no opposite of the noun temptation except the lack of temptation (not being tempted). However, for tempted meaning enticed or attracted, the opposite effect could be repulsion. For the adjective tempted, there is the opposite untempted, or even discouraged.
What did Oscar Wilde meant when he said you can resist anything except temptation?
Oscar Wilde meant that it is difficult for people to resist their desires and inclinations, especially when faced with temptation. Despite our efforts to resist, the allure of temptation can often be overpowering and lead us astray.
Israel was instructed to destroy everything in Jericho except the?
everything except brass silver and gold
Can any temptation befall us from which god cannot deliver us?
No. 1Co 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear
How long had Job suffered?
He suffered for 18 years and he lost everything. He lost everything except for his wife.
Oscar Wilde's famous quotes?
- "I can resist everything except temptation" - "Illusion is the first of all pleasures" - "I love acting, it is so much more real than life" - "There are many things that we would throw away if we were not afraid that others might pick them up"
What does hoahh mean?
Everything except "No."
How do you use the word except in a sentence?
I don't normally answer questions except in certain circumstances.I am friends with everyone except my sister.I can resist everything except temptation. (paraphrasingOscar Wilde)
Is there a scripture in the bible that state God will not put more on you than you can bear that not about temptation?
I Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. (Advice/fellowship for you:sometimes you have to get up and walk out of a situation, calm down and come back with a pure heart.)
Does heaven have everything?
Except sin and anything bad - yes, heaven has everything
How do you hide everything except about me?
how do u hide everything on myspace(profile) exept about me
What do crickets get eaten by?
everything except ants
