A Quote by Frances E. Willard
Temperance is moderation in the things that are good and total abstinence from the things that are foul.
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My experience through life has convinced me that, while moderation and temperance in all things are commendable and beneficial, abstinence from spirituous liquors is the best safeguard of morals and health.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
Total abstinence is so excellent a thing that it cannot be carried to too great an extent. In my passion for it I even carry it so far as to totally abstain from total abstinence itself.
Moderation in all things. And even moderation in moderation. Don't get too much moderation, you know?
Abstinence is the surety of temperance.
Abstinence is easier than temperance.
Abstinence is as easy to me as temperance would be difficult.
In the Premier League, they don't give a foul even when it is a foul. We can't dive or pretend things.
Moderation is the only rule of a healthful life. This means moderation in all things wholesome.
Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
I'm tied of hearing about temperance instead of abstinence, in order to please the cocktail crowd in church congregations.
In any job, you have to give up certain things, and I believe that having a good quality of life means enjoying certain things only in moderation.
The whole duty of man is embraced in the two principles of abstinence and patience: temperance in prosperity, and patient courage in adversity.
I'm a believer in moderation in all things, including moderation.
Unity, like so many good things, is good only in moderation.
Resentment and anger are not good for the soul. They are foul things.
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