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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.
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.
Moderation, which consists in an indifference about little things, and in a prudent and well-proportioned zeal about things of importance, read more
Moderation, which consists in an indifference about little things, and in a prudent and well-proportioned zeal about things of importance, can proceed from nothing but true knowledge, which has its foundation in self-acquaintance.
Moderation is a fatal thing: nothing succeeds like excess.
Moderation is a fatal thing: nothing succeeds like excess.
The pursuit, even of the best things, ought to be calm and tranquil.
The pursuit, even of the best things, ought to be calm and tranquil.
Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.
Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.
Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.
Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like 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.
The choicest pleasures of life lie within the ring of moderation.
The choicest pleasures of life lie within the ring of moderation.
