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

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.

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

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

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

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.

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.

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

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

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