Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

In everything the middle course is the best; everything in excess brings trouble.

In everything the middle course is the best; everything in excess brings trouble.

I know that many have been taught to think that moderation, in a case like this, is a sort of read more

I know that many have been taught to think that moderation, in a case like this, is a sort of treason

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

He will always be a slave who does not know how to live upon a little.

He will always be a slave who does not know how to live upon a little.

Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.

Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.

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 is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

'Tis not the eating, nor 'tis not the drinking that is to be blamed, but the excess

'Tis not the eating, nor 'tis not the drinking that is to be blamed, but the excess