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The last temptation is the greatest treason: to do the right deed for the wrong reason.

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In this quote by T. S. Eliot, the poet reflects on the allure of temptation and the inherent danger of committing an act of betrayal by choosing to do the right thing for the wrong motives.
Quote by T. S. Eliot
Poet, American
T. S. Eliot was an influential American poet, essayist, playwright, and publisher.
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