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Whatever you do, do it in moderation
Whatever you do, do it in moderation
Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
Going beyond is as bad as falling short.
Going beyond is as bad as falling short.
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
Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful
Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful
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.
To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity.
To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity.
Temperate temperance is best; intemperate temperance injures the cause of temperance.
Temperate temperance is best; intemperate temperance injures the cause of temperance.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
