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Moderation is a fatal thing. . . . Nothing succeeds like excess.
Moderation is a fatal thing. . . . Nothing succeeds like excess.
Going beyond is as bad as falling short.
Going beyond is as bad as falling short.
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.
Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful
Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.
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.
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.
There is moderation even in excess.
There is moderation even in excess.
