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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.
Excess of meats bringeth sickness
Excess of meats bringeth sickness
Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit.
Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit.
Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.
Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.
Everything in excess is opposed to nature.
Everything in excess is opposed to nature.
Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.
Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.
Excess generally causes reaction, and produces a change in the opposite direction, whether it be in the seasons, or in read more
Excess generally causes reaction, and produces a change in the opposite direction, whether it be in the seasons, or in individuals, or in governments.
An excess of courtesy is discourtesy
An excess of courtesy is discourtesy
Moderation is a fatal thing. . . . Nothing succeeds like excess.
Moderation is a fatal thing. . . . Nothing succeeds like excess.