Moderation is a fatal thing: nothing succeeds like excess.

Moderation is a fatal thing: nothing succeeds like excess.

Moderation is a fatal thing. . . . Nothing succeeds like excess.

Moderation is a fatal thing. . . . Nothing succeeds like excess.

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

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.

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

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

Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.

Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

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

There is moderation even in excess.

There is moderation even in excess.