Temperance is moderation in the things that are good and total abstinence from the things that are foul.
Use, do not abuse; neither abstinence nor excess ever renders man happy.
The few bad poems which occasionally are created during abstinence are of no great interest.
Abstinence, being faithful and correct and consistent condom use are the only ways to successfully reach everyone when discussing HIV prevention. I believe that the abstinence message alone does not solve the AIDS epidemic.
Peace and abstinence from European interferences are our objects, and so will continue while the present order of things in America remain uninterrupted.
There is a great deal of political pressure to only talk about abstinence, and to deny support for condoms and education on using them. This policy will lead to the unnecessary deaths of many people.
I learned very early that our health is always impaired by some excess either of food or abstinence, and I never had any physician except myself.
Half the vices which the world condemns most loudly have seeds of good in them and require moderate use rather than total abstinence.
Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.