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.

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

Moderation is the inseparable companion of wisdom, but with it genius has not even a nodding acquaintance.

Moderation is the inseparable companion of wisdom, but with it genius has not even a nodding acquaintance.

Moderation is a virtue only in those who are thought to have an alternative.

Moderation is a virtue only in those who are thought to have an alternative.

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.

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

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

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

'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

Excess of sorrow laughs, excess of joy weeps.

Excess of sorrow laughs, excess of joy weeps.