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

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

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

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

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

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

Everything in excess is opposed to nature.

Everything in excess is opposed to nature.

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.

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.

Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

An excess of courtesy is discourtesy

An excess of courtesy is discourtesy