Moderation Quotes

Finding the line between too much and enough.

These moderation quotes weigh the pull of indulgence against the discipline of holding back, including honest admissions of struggling with restraint. Pair them with Eat quotes for more on appetite.

Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit.

Quotes by W. Somerset Maugham

Moderation is actually the flip side of dieting, that is, imposed deprivation.

Quotes by Victoria Moran

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Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice.

Quotes by Thomas Paine

Moderation in all things.

Quotes by Terence

About Quotes

Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.

Quotes by Tacitus

I eat what I want but in moderation.

Quotes by Shirley Eaton

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

Quotes by Sean Astin

I love collections of things, but always in moderation.

Quotes by Sandy Gallin

I hope that one of my legacies, and I worked to pass it on, is moderation in politics.

Quotes by Sam Reed

Always Quotes

Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

Quotes by Saint Augustine

It's a sign of mediocrity when you demonstrate gratitude with moderation.

Quotes by Roberto Benigni

This is what I think is very essential... moderation can be good for you.

Quotes by Robert Mondavi

Planning and reminiscing can be a good thing... in moderation.

Quotes by Rachel Hollis

I can't do anything in moderation.

Quotes by Ozzy Osbourne

Drink Quotes

I have a wonderfully hedonistic appetite, and if I wasn't really strict with myself, I'd weigh 300 pounds. I'm not good with moderation.

Quotes by Nick Offerman

The spirit of moderation should also be the spirit of the lawgiver.

Quotes by Montesquieu

I drink Jack Daniel's. I drink tequila. But you do it in moderation.

Quotes by Michael Anthony

Moderation is the secret of survival.

Quotes by Manly Hall

Moderation is the silken string running through the pearl chain of all virtues.

Quotes by Joseph Hall

Eat Quotes

There is nothing wrong with sobriety in moderation.

Quotes by John Ciardi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the main tension explored in "moderation" quotes?

They weigh restraint against excess, noting that going overboard occasionally can feel exciting while stopping restraint from turning into a dull routine.

Do these quotes connect moderation to dieting?

Yes, one frames moderation as essentially the same as dieting, since both involve a degree of self-imposed restriction.

Is moderation always presented as a virtue here?

Not entirely. One quote draws a distinction, saying restraint in temperament is admirable while restraint in principle can actually be a flaw.

Does anyone in these quotes admit to struggling with moderation?

Yes, one speaker openly says they have a hedonistic appetite and would gain significant weight without strict self-discipline, admitting restraint doesn't come naturally.

What other pages relate to this idea?

Check out Eat quotes or Drink quotes for more on habits and self-control.

One line separates being flexible in habit from being rigid in principle, a useful distinction. See Drink quotes or Always quotes for related themes.

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