moderation

I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice! And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue!

When you wish to instruct, be brief; that men's [children's] minds take in quickly what you say, learn its lesson, and retain it faithfully. Every word that is unnecessary only pours over the side of a brimming mind.

So I've broadened the fitness concept to make it one of moderation and balance.

When the sword is once drawn, the passions of men observe no bounds of moderation.

Moderation is the inseparable companion of wisdom, but with it genius has not even a nodding acquaintance.

The virtue of justice consists in moderation, as regulated by wisdom.

Choose wisely, then eat in moderation. When I know I'm going to Mom's for dinner, I throw an extra 20 minutes on the cardio machine so I can be ready to eat.

Moderation is a virtue only in those who are thought to have an alternative.

My diet is always terrible, unfortunately. I don't know moderation.

For me, it's all about moderation. I don't kick things out of my diet, like carbs. But I'm not going to eat fast food.

I never smoke to excess - that is, I smoke in moderation, only one cigar at a time.

Only actions give life strength only moderation gives it charm.

Whatever possession we gain by our sword cannot be sure or lasting, but the love gained by kindness and moderation is certain and durable.

First sons and daughters seduced to play and party 'til it was too late to realize they were being lead to the slaughter. They discounted the law of moderation.

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.

In everything the middle course is best: all things in excess bring trouble to men.

Give me neither poverty nor riches.

To live long it is necessary to live slowly.