To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

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

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.

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.

To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity.

To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity.

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

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

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.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.