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

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

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

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.

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

To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity.

To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity.

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.