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.

Moderation is a fatal thing: nothing succeeds like excess.

Moderation is a fatal thing: nothing succeeds like excess.

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.

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

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

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

Whatever you do, do it in moderation

There is moderation even in excess.

There is moderation even in excess.

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

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.