Maxioms Pet

X
Share to:

You May Also Like   /   View all maxioms

  ( comments )
  19  /  27  

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.

by Plato Found in: Moderation Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  18  /  41  

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

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

by Martin Tupper Found in: Moderation Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  18  /  19  

Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

by Samuel Johnson Found in: Moderation Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  17  /  20  

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.

by Aristotle Found in: Moderation Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  11  /  18  

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

by Edmund Burke Found in: Moderation Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  21  /  26  

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

by Democritus Found in: Moderation Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  28  /  25  

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.

by Cicero Found in: Moderation Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  39  /  26  

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

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

  ( comments )
  28  /  45  

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.

by Seneca Found in: Moderation Quotes,
Share to:
Maxioms Web Pet