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Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
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 a fatal thing. . . . Nothing succeeds like excess.
Moderation is a fatal thing. . . . Nothing succeeds like excess.
Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful
Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful
Moderation is a fatal thing: nothing succeeds like excess.
Moderation is a fatal thing: nothing succeeds like excess.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
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
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
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.
