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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.
Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.
Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.
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.
Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
Moderation is a fatal thing. . . . Nothing succeeds like excess.
Moderation is a fatal thing. . . . Nothing succeeds like excess.
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.
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
