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Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.
Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.
Temperance is moderation in the things that are good and total abstinence from the things that are foul.
Temperance is moderation in the things that are good and total abstinence from the things that are foul.
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.
Whatever you do, do it in moderation
Whatever you do, do it in moderation
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.
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.
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 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