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.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

There is moderation even in excess.

There is moderation even in excess.

Temperate temperance is best; intemperate temperance injures the cause of temperance.

Temperate temperance is best; intemperate temperance injures the cause of temperance.

It is the sign of a great mind to dislike greatness, and prefer things in measure to things in excess.

It is the sign of a great mind to dislike greatness, and prefer things in measure to things in excess.

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 in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice

Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice