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.

Temperance is moderation in the things that are good and total abstinence from the things that are foul.

Temperance is moderation in the things that are good and total abstinence from the things that are foul.

There is moderation even in excess.

There is moderation even in excess.

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.

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

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

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

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

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.