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

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

Moderation is a virtue only in those who are thought to have an alternative.

Moderation is a virtue only in those who are thought to have an alternative.

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

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.

Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.

Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.

There is moderation even in excess.

There is moderation even in excess.

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

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.

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.