Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.

Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.

There is moderation even in excess.

There is moderation even in excess.

Pedantry is the showy display of knowledge which crams our heads with learned lumber and then takes out our brains read more

Pedantry is the showy display of knowledge which crams our heads with learned lumber and then takes out our brains to make room for it.

Temperance is moderation in the things that are good and total abstinence from the things that are foul.

Temperance is moderation in the things that are good and total abstinence from the things that are foul.

Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice

Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

The pursuit, even of the best things, ought to be calm and tranquil.

The pursuit, even of the best things, ought to be calm and tranquil.