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.

There is moderation even in excess.

There is moderation even in excess.

Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice.

Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice.

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

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

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

He will always be a slave who does not know how to live upon a little.

He will always be a slave who does not know how to live upon a little.

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.