Moderation quotes

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◆ The virtue of justice consists in moderation, as regulated by wisdom.

- Aristotle100

◆ Moderation is the center wherein all philosophies, both human and divine, meet.

- Benjamin Disraeli99

◆ Moderation is the inseparable companion of wisdom, but with it genius has not even a nodding acquaintance

- Charles Caleb Colton99

◆ Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice

- Thomas Paine99

◆ Whatever you do, do it in moderation

- Proverb99

◆ Throw moderation to the winds, and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains

- Democritus99

◆ 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.

- Plato99

◆ Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

- Samuel Johnson99

◆ Temperance and labor are the two best physicians of man; labor sharpens the appetite, and temperance prevents from indulging to excess

- Jean-Jacques Rousseau99

◆ Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.

- Jean Paul Richter99

◆ A thing moderately good is not so good as it ought to be. Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice.

- Thomas Paine99

◆ The point of drinking in moderation is that sometimes you don't drink in moderation.

- Artie Lange99

◆ If moderation is a fault, then indifference is a crime.

- Jack Kerouac99

◆ Moderation is the inseparable companion of wisdom, but with it genius has not even a nodding acquaintance.

- Charles Caleb Colton99

◆ Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

- Saint Augustine99