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    Moderation, which consists in an indifference about little things, and in a prudent and well-proportioned zeal about things of importance, can proceed from nothing but true knowledge, which has its foundation in self-acquaintance.

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The choicest pleasures of life lie within the ring of moderation.

The choicest pleasures of life lie within the ring of moderation.

by Martin Tupper Found in: Moderation Quotes,
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To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity.

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

by Blaise Pascal Found in: Moderation Quotes,
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Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.

Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.

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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.

by Cicero Found in: Moderation Quotes,
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Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.

Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.

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To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

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Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

by Chinese Proverbs Found in: Moderation Quotes,
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Temperate temperance is best; intemperate temperance injures the cause of temperance.

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

by Mark Twain Found in: Moderation Quotes,
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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.

by Aristotle Found in: Moderation Quotes,
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