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.

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

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

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

There is moderation even in excess.

There is moderation even in excess.

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

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

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

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 is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful