Yet each man kills the thing he lovesBy each let this be heardSome do it with a bitter lookSome with a flattering wordThe coward does it with a kissThe brave man with a sword

The one person who has more illusions than the dreamer is the man of action.

We degenerate into hideous puppets, haunted by the memory of the passions of which we were much afraid, and the exquisite temptations that we had not the courage to yield to.

Yet each man kills the thing he loves By each let this be heard Some do it with a bitter look Some with a flattering word The coward does it with a kiss The brave man with a sword

Some temptations are so great it takes great courage to yield to them.

There are terrible temptations that it requires strength, strength and courage to yield to

I represent to you all the sins you have never had the courage to commit.