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Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful
Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful
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.
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.
To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity.
To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity.
Moderation is a fatal thing. . . . Nothing succeeds like excess.
Moderation is a fatal thing. . . . Nothing succeeds like 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 many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
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.
