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Moderation, which consists in an indifference about little things, and in a prudent and well-proportioned zeal about things of importance, read more

Moderation, which consists in an indifference about little things, and in a prudent and well-proportioned zeal about things of importance, can proceed from nothing but true knowledge, which has its foundation in self-acquaintance.

by Plato Found in: Moderation Quotes,
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I know that many have been taught to think that moderation, in a case like this, is a sort of read more

I know that many have been taught to think that moderation, in a case like this, is a sort of treason

by Edmund Burke Found in: Moderation Quotes,
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Temperate temperance is best; intemperate temperance injures the cause of temperance.

Temperate temperance is best; intemperate temperance injures the cause of temperance.

by Mark Twain Found in: Moderation Quotes,
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Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

by Samuel Johnson Found in: Moderation Quotes,
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Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

by Benjamin Franklin Found in: Moderation Quotes,
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Moderation is the inseparable companion of wisdom, but with it genius has not even a nodding acquaintance.

Moderation is the inseparable companion of wisdom, but with it genius has not even a nodding acquaintance.

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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.

by Horace Found in: Moderation Quotes,
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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

by Democritus Found in: Moderation Quotes,
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Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.

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

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