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 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.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

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

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

Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.

Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity.

To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity.

He will always be a slave who does not know how to live upon a little.

He will always be a slave who does not know how to live upon a little.