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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.
The choicest pleasures of life lie within the ring of moderation.
The choicest pleasures of life lie within the ring of moderation.
To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity.
To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity.
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.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.
Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.
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
Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
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.
