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There is moderation even in excess.
There is moderation even in excess.
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.
It is the sign of a great mind to dislike greatness, and prefer things in measure to things in excess.
It is the sign of a great mind to dislike greatness, and prefer things in measure to things in excess.
Whatever you do, do it in moderation
Whatever you do, do it in moderation
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
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
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 go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity.
To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity.