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.

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

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

Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

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.

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

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

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

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

It is the sign of a great mind to dislike greatness, and prefer things in measure to things in excess.

It is the sign of a great mind to dislike greatness, and prefer things in measure to things in excess.