Moderation is a fatal thing. . . . Nothing succeeds like excess.

Moderation is a fatal thing. . . . Nothing succeeds like excess.

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

There is moderation even in excess.

There is moderation even in excess.

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

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

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.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.

Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.

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.