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To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity.
To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity.
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
Throw moderation to the winds, and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains
Throw moderation to the winds, and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains
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.
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.
Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
There is moderation even in excess.
There is moderation even in excess.
It is the sign of a great mind to dislike greatness, and prefer things in measure to things in excess.
It is the sign of a great mind to dislike greatness, and prefer things in measure to things in excess.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
