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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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Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.

Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.

by Jean Paul Richter Found in: Moderation Quotes,
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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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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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Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

by Benjamin Franklin Found in: Moderation Quotes,
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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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I know that many have been taught to think that moderation, in a case like this, is a sort of read more

I know that many have been taught to think that moderation, in a case like this, is a sort of treason

by Edmund Burke Found in: Moderation Quotes,
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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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It is the sign of a great mind to dislike greatness, and prefer things in measure to things in excess.

It is the sign of a great mind to dislike greatness, and prefer things in measure to things in excess.

by Seneca 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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