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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 is a virtue only in those who are thought to have an alternative.
Moderation is a virtue only in those who are thought to have an alternative.
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.
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
Whatever you do, do it in moderation
Whatever you do, do it in moderation
The choicest pleasures of life lie within the ring of moderation.
The choicest pleasures of life lie within the ring of moderation.
There is moderation even in excess.
There is moderation even in excess.
Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful
Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful
Going beyond is as bad as falling short.
Going beyond is as bad as falling short.