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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 is a fatal thing. . . . Nothing succeeds like excess.
Moderation is a fatal thing. . . . Nothing succeeds like excess.
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.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
Going beyond is as bad as falling short.
Going beyond is as bad as falling short.
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.
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.
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.
