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Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
There is moderation even in excess.
There is moderation even in excess.
The choicest pleasures of life lie within the ring of moderation.
The choicest pleasures of life lie within the ring of moderation.
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
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.
Temperate temperance is best; intemperate temperance injures the cause of temperance.
Temperate temperance is best; intemperate temperance injures the cause of temperance.
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.
Going beyond is as bad as falling short.
Going beyond is as bad as falling short.
