Temptation wrings integrity even as the thumbscrew twists a man’s fingers

Similar sayings:

Your fingers can’t be of the same length Your fingers can’t be of the same length
Man concocts a million schemes; God knows but one Man concocts a million schemes; God knows but one
A man’s discontent is his worst evil A man’s discontent is his worst evil
A man’s conversation is the mirror of his thoughts A man’s conversation is the mirror of his thoughts
If you share a man’s wealth, try to lessen his misfortune If you share a man’s wealth, try to lessen his misfortune

Chinese sayings and proverbs