Maxioms Pet

X
  •   28  /  45  

    It is the sign of a great mind to dislike greatness, and prefer things in measure to things in excess.

Share to:

You May Also Like   /   View all maxioms

  ( comments )
  14  /  14  

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

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

by Jean Paul Richter Found in: Moderation Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  12  /  13  

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

by Chinese Proverbs Found in: Moderation Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  26  /  29  

Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.

Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.

  ( comments )
  10  /  20  

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

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

by Blaise Pascal Found in: Moderation Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  11  /  18  

I know that many have been taught to think that moderation, in a case like this, is a sort of read more

I know that many have been taught to think that moderation, in a case like this, is a sort of treason

by Edmund Burke Found in: Moderation Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  18  /  21  

Moderation is the inseparable companion of wisdom, but with it genius has not even a nodding acquaintance.

Moderation is the inseparable companion of wisdom, but with it genius has not even a nodding acquaintance.

  ( comments )
  19  /  27  

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.

by Plato Found in: Moderation Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  10  /  20  

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.

by Aristotle Found in: Moderation Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  28  /  25  

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.

by Cicero Found in: Moderation Quotes,
Share to:
Maxioms Web Pet