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It is better to rise from life as from a banquet -- neither thirsty nor drunken.
It is better to rise from life as from a banquet -- neither thirsty nor drunken.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
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.
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.
Going beyond is as bad as falling short.
Going beyond is as bad as falling short.
Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful
Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful
Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.
Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.
To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity.
To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity.
There is moderation even in excess.
There is moderation even in excess.
