Quotes about Temperance

A soft answer turneth away wrath.

Your body is a temple, not a drive-through.

Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt.

The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil.

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

Before you give someone a piece of your mind, make sure you can get by with what is left.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

How can intemperate minds be free when they're slaves to their own passions?

Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

By Your grace I desire to do Your will in everything, every moment of every day." Say: "Lord God, not a word upon my tongue but for Your glory. Not a movement of my temper but for Your glory. Not an affection of love or hate in my heart but for Your glory, and according to Your blessed will.

Restraint never ruins one's health.