To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect 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

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

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.

There is moderation even in excess.

There is moderation even in excess.

Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.

Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

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

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.