Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

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

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

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

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.

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

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

Temperate temperance is best; intemperate temperance injures the cause of temperance.

Temperate temperance is best; intemperate temperance injures the cause of temperance.

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.