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

The choicest pleasures of life lie within the ring of 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.

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

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

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

Moderation is a virtue only in those who are thought to have an alternative.

Moderation is a virtue only in those who are thought to have an alternative.

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 commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

Moderation is the inseparable companion of wisdom, but with it genius has not even a nodding acquaintance.

Moderation is the inseparable companion of wisdom, but with it genius has not even a nodding acquaintance.