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.

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.

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

There is moderation even in excess.

There is moderation even in excess.

The choicest pleasures of life lie within the ring of moderation.

The choicest pleasures of life lie within the ring of moderation.

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

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.

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

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

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