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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.
Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.
Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.
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.
Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.
Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.
Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful
Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful
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.
Moderation is a fatal thing: nothing succeeds like excess.
Moderation is a fatal thing: nothing succeeds like excess.
To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity.
To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity.
