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.

Moderation is a fatal thing: nothing succeeds like excess.

Moderation is a fatal thing: nothing succeeds like excess.

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.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

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.

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.

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.