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 is a fatal thing. . . . Nothing succeeds like excess.

Moderation is a fatal thing. . . . Nothing succeeds like excess.

I know that many have been taught to think that moderation, in a case like this, is a sort of read more

I know that many have been taught to think that moderation, in a case like this, is a sort of treason

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

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

There is moderation even in excess.

There is moderation even in excess.

Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.

Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.

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.

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