Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

There is moderation even in excess.

There is moderation even in excess.

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.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

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.

To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity.

To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity.

Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

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

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