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.

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

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.

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.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

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.

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.

There is moderation even in excess.

There is moderation even in excess.

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