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 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

Moderation is a fatal thing: nothing succeeds like excess.

Moderation is a fatal thing: nothing succeeds like excess.

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.

I know that many have been taught to think that moderation, in a case like this, is a sort of read more

I know that many have been taught to think that moderation, in a case like this, is a sort of treason

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

Whatever you do, do it in 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.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.