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

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Temperance is moderation in the things that are good and total abstinence from the things that are foul.

Temperance is moderation in the things that are good and total abstinence from the things that are foul.

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.

Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.

Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.

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.

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.

Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.