Quotes about Moderation

Among many parallels which men of imagination have drawn between the natural and moral state of the world, it has been observed that happiness as well as virtue consists in mediocrity.

A man may acquire a taste for wine or brandy, and so lose his love for water, but should we not pity him.

I am delighted to have you play football. I believe in rough, manly sports. But I do not believe in them if they degenerate into the sole end of any one's existence. I don't want you to sacrifice standing well in your studies to any over-athleticism and I need not tell you that character counts for a great deal more than either intellect or body in winning success in life. Athletic proficiency is a mighty good servant, and like so many other good servants, a mighty bad master.

Do what pleases others, not yourself. â—Å  Choose to do and have less rather than more. â—Å  Be a servant; seek the lowest place. â—Å  Pray to become all that God wants you to be.

Temperance is simply a disposition of the mind which binds the passion.

Temperance is simply a disposition of the mind which set bounds to the passions

Temperance is simply a disposition of the mind which sets bounds to the passions

Governing a large country is like frying a small fish. You spoil it with too much poking.

He who knows enough is enough will always have enough.

Manifest plainness, Embrace simplicity, Reduce selfishness, Have few desires.

We never regret having eaten too little.

Never will I overindulge the requests of my flesh, rather I will cherish my body with cleanliness and moderation.