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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 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
To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity.
To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity.
Moderation is a fatal thing. . . . Nothing succeeds like excess.
Moderation is a fatal thing. . . . Nothing succeeds like excess.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.
Moderation, which consists in an indifference about little things, and in a prudent and well-proportioned zeal about things of importance, read more
Moderation, which consists in an indifference about little things, and in a prudent and well-proportioned zeal about things of importance, can proceed from nothing but true knowledge, which has its foundation in self-acquaintance.
Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
Moderation is a fatal thing: nothing succeeds like excess.
Moderation is a fatal thing: nothing succeeds like excess.
