“I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it.”
— Mae West
Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes people try to stay away from things they know are not good for them, like eating too much candy or spending too much money. However, if the temptation is very strong, they might give in and do it anyway. It's like someone on a diet trying not to eat cake, but if the cake looks really delicious, they might eat it even though they know they shouldn't. This quote is a humorous way of saying that even though we try to be strong and avoid bad habits, we’re not perfect and sometimes we just can't help ourselves. It teaches us to not be too hard on ourselves when we slip up and to recognize that it happens to everyone. To handle this in real life, one could try to avoid situations where they know they might be tempted too much, like not keeping unhealthy snacks at home if trying to eat better.
