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'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 meats bringeth sickness
Excess of meats bringeth sickness
The excess of our youth are checks written against our age and they are payable with interest thirty years later
The excess of our youth are checks written against our age and they are payable with interest thirty years later
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 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.
Excess of sorrow laughs, excess of joy weeps.
Excess of sorrow laughs, excess of joy weeps.
Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.
Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.
Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.
Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.
Moderation is a fatal thing. . . . Nothing succeeds like excess.
Moderation is a fatal thing. . . . Nothing succeeds like excess.
