Moderation is a fatal thing. . . . Nothing succeeds like excess.

Moderation is a fatal thing. . . . Nothing succeeds like excess.

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.

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.