Moderation is never applauded for its own sake.
—George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950) Irish Playwright
It is a little stream which flows softly, but it freshens everything along its course.
—Sophie Swetchine (1782–1857) Russian Mystic, Writer
Let a man take time enough for the most trival deed, though it be but the paring of his nails. The buds swell imperceptibly, without hurry or confusion, as if the short spring days were an eternity.
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–62) American Philosopher
Eat and drink to live; live not to eat and drink, for thus do the beasts.
—The Talmud Sacred Text of the Jewish Faith
Moderation is the key to lasting enjoyment.
—Hosea Ballou (1771–1852) American Theologian
Be moderate in all things.
—The Talmud Sacred Text of the Jewish Faith
Only action gives life strength, only moderation gives it charm.
—Charles Spurgeon (1834–92) English Baptist Preacher
The sensible man drinks only when he is thirsty.
—The Talmud Sacred Text of the Jewish Faith
The choicest pleasures of life lie within the ring of moderation.
—Martin Farquhar Tupper (1810–89) English Poet, Writer
The horse fed too freely with oats oft becomes unruly.
—The Talmud Sacred Text of the Jewish Faith