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Excess generally causes reaction, and produces a change in the opposite direction, whether it be in the seasons, or in read more
Excess generally causes reaction, and produces a change in the opposite direction, whether it be in the seasons, or in individuals, or in governments.
Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit.
Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit.
Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
Excess of meats bringeth sickness
Excess of meats bringeth sickness
Everything in excess is opposed to nature.
Everything in excess is opposed to nature.
An excess of courtesy is discourtesy
An excess of courtesy is discourtesy
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
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.
Excess of sorrow laughs, excess of joy weeps.
Excess of sorrow laughs, excess of joy weeps.
