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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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Throw moderation to the winds, and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains

Throw moderation to the winds, and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains

by Democritus Found in: Moderation Quotes,
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There is moderation even in excess.

There is moderation even in excess.

by Benjamin Disraeli Found in: Moderation Quotes,
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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.

by Thomas Paine 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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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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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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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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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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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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