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

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

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

Temperance is moderation in the things that are good and total abstinence from the things that are foul.

Temperance is moderation in the things that are good and total abstinence from the things that are foul.

There is moderation even in excess.

There is moderation even in excess.

Temperate temperance is best; intemperate temperance injures the cause of temperance.

Temperate temperance is best; intemperate temperance injures the cause of temperance.

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.

Throw moderation to the winds, and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains

Throw moderation to the winds, and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.