Moderation

Actions

Only actions give life strength; Only moderation gives it a charm.
~ Richter

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Moderation resembles temperance. We are not so unwilling to eat more, as afraid of doing ourselves harm by it.
~ Rochefoucauld

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It is best to rise from life as from a banquet, neither thirsty nor drunken.
~ Aristotle

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To live long, it is necessary to live slowly.
~ Cicero

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Moderation is the pleasure of the wise.
~ Voltaire

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