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Going beyond is as bad as falling short.
Going beyond is as bad as falling short.
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.
To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity.
To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity.
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
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.
There is moderation even in excess.
There is moderation even in excess.
Moderation is a fatal thing. . . . Nothing succeeds like excess.
Moderation is a fatal thing. . . . Nothing succeeds like excess.
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.
