Temperance is moderation in the things that are good and total abstinence from the things that are foul.
Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.
Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody.
As an example to others, and not that I care for moderation myself, it has always been my rule never to smoke when asleep, and never to refrain from smoking when awake.
A little more moderation would be good. Of course, my life hasn't exactly been one of moderation.
Moderation is part of faith, so those who accuse Muslim schools of fostering fanaticism should learn a bit more about Islam.
You know, as long as you do everything in moderation, you don't go overboard, you don't, you know, turn your lips into guppy lips - I mean, a little zip or a little zap, that is not a big deal.
Moderation of oil prices would be very, very welcome. But overall I think we are in a position of stable growth, sustainable growth, and basically with inflation in check.
Saints have no moderation, nor do poets, just exuberance.
In order to grow old, you have to experience everything, but in moderation.
Moderation is the feebleness and sloth of the soul, whereas ambition is the warmth and activity of it.
The moderation of people in prosperity is the effect of a smooth and composed temper, owing to the calm of their good fortune.
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.
Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice.
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.