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

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

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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.

by Frances E. Willard Found in: Moderation Quotes,
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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.

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Whatever you do, do it in moderation

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

by Proverb Found in: Moderation Quotes,
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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.

by Horace Found in: Moderation Quotes,
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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.

by Henry Kissinger Found in: Moderation Quotes,
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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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To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

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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

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