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.

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.

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

Whatever you do, do it in 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.

There is moderation even in excess.

There is moderation even in excess.

Moderation is a fatal thing: nothing succeeds like excess.

Moderation is a fatal thing: nothing succeeds like excess.

Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful