at the end

"It is easier to resist at the beginning than at the end."— Leonardo da Vinci

I had a interesting nightout with loved ones yesterday. Among other stuff we jabbered about, there was one topic about temptations and values. How much are we willing to give up on our values to enjoy our temptations. Or will be fools to have let the opportunities pass by just because we have some notion of what our value system are.

My friend (lets call A) said you might be sure of the reasons you are going ahead with the temptations, however you will never know when it becomes a need and you lose control over it.

I said but what if you know yourself well enough and unless you tried this you will always feel like a loser for not experiencing it all.

A replied "Life isnt fair. accept it coz when you go against your values its gonna ruin not only you but all those who trust you for your values"

After much as tossing and turning over the ideas, we were not able to conclude whose views were more accurate. I dont know now if i want to be tempted or i will regret the whole episode. And once done, it cannot be undone. So i think if you are willing to face the consequences, even the ones you didnt know existed, you can go ahead. However if you are going to create a whirlpool for all around you, better control it in the beginning itself.

I do agree with A that the thought (temptations) is fine as a thought in the mind however performing the action (against your value system) makes it worse. And this quote clearly states that its better to resist temptation at the beginning than...