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.

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

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

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

Going beyond is as bad as falling short.

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

Moderation is a fatal thing: nothing succeeds like excess.

Moderation is a fatal thing: nothing succeeds like excess.

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.

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.