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.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.