The art of using moderate abilities to advantage wins praise, and often acquires more reputation than actual brilliance.
~ Rochefoucauld
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Moderation
Actions
Only actions give life strength; Only moderation gives it a charm.
~ Richter
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Moderation
Moderation resembles temperance. We are not so unwilling to eat more, as afraid of doing ourselves harm by it.
~ Rochefoucauld
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Arise
It is best to rise from life as from a banquet, neither thirsty nor drunken.
~ Aristotle
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Slowly
To live long, it is necessary to live slowly.
~ Cicero
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Pleasure
Moderation is the pleasure of the wise.
~ Voltaire
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