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.

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.

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

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

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.

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.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.