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Quotations regarding 'Moderation'

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I've always wanted to improve on the idea of living well, In moderation, wine is good for you - mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Robert Mondavi, American Businessman (1913-2008)
The spirit of moderation should also be the spirit of the lawgiver.
Charles de Montesquieu, French Philosopher (1689-1755)
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 Paine, English Writer (1737-1809)
Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice.
Thomas Paine, English Writer (1737-1809)
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.
Jean Paul, German Author (1763-1825)
The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom.
Plato, Greek Philosopher
Be moderate in everything, including moderation.
Horace Porter, American Soldier
Moderation is the feebleness and sloth of the soul, whereas ambition is the warmth and activity of it.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld, French Writer (1613-1680)
The moderation of people in prosperity is the effect of a smooth and composed temper, owing to the calm of their good fortune.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld, French Writer (1613-1680)
In order to grow old, you have to experience everything, but in moderation.
Compay Segundo, Cuban Musician (1907-2003)
The heart is great which shows moderation in the midst of prosperity.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Roman Statesman
Saints have no moderation, nor do poets, just exuberance.
Anne Sexton, American Poet (1928-1974)
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.
John W. Snow, American Economist (1939-  )
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.
Suzanne Somers, American Actress (1946-  )
Moderation is part of faith, so those who accuse Muslim schools of fostering fanaticism should learn a bit more about Islam.
Cat Stevens, British Musician (1948-  )
Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.
Tacitus, Roman Historian
Moderation in all things.
Terence, Roman Writer
A little more moderation would be good. Of course, my life hasn't exactly been one of moderation.
Donald Trump, American Businessman (1946-  )
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.
Mark Twain, American Author (1835-1910)
Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody.
Mark Twain, American Author (1835-1910)
 
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