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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.
Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
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.
The choicest pleasures of life lie within the ring of moderation.
The choicest pleasures of life lie within the ring of 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.
Temperate temperance is best; intemperate temperance injures the cause of temperance.
Temperate temperance is best; intemperate temperance injures the cause of temperance.
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.
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.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
