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

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

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 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.

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

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

The choicest pleasures of life lie within the ring of moderation.

The choicest pleasures of life lie within the ring of moderation.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

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.

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

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.