Quotes About Temperance

The liberal spirit is the breath of liberal democracy. And the liberal spirit is something instantly recognizable but very difficult to define. It has about it a refreshing common sense... It is even-tempered, and of even tempo... Reform, and constant reform, is a necessity of democracy. But reform in a hurry... is jerry-built, and it blows down in the first storm.

If Passion drives, let Reason hold the Reins.

ABSTAINER, n. A weak person who yields to the temptation of denying himself a pleasure.

The excess of virtue is a vice.

Patience is the art of concealing your impatience.

We should always weigh our words. Most things are better left unsaid.

A word of advice... Don't say things recklessly, when you sit with one who's hostile.

Sometimes it's better to hold onto your two cents, instead of giving your two cents worth.

Sometimes, there are some people that should stay quiet, because they understand.

Grace before Glutton. For what we are, gifs a gross if we are, about to believe.

Now patience; and remember patience is the great thing, and above all things else we must avoid anything like being or becoming out of patience.

Are you a strict t.t.? says Joe. —Not taking anything between drinks, says I.

itd be much better for the world to be governed by the women in it you wouldnt see women going and [728] killing one another and slaughtering when do you ever see women rolling around drunk like they do or gambling every penny they have and losing it on horses yes because a woman whatever she does she knows where to stop

by teaching us the first principles of honour, justice, truth, temperance, public spirit, fortitude, chastity, friendship, benevolence, and fidelity.  The names of all which virtues

Preacher," said Temperance, "I don't hold much with religion." "Few do, and of those who profess faith, some take it far too seriously and others consider it a license to misbehave.

I never miss a good chance to shut up

Beware the anger of a patient man.

Coimhead feara fhear na foighrde. (Beware the anger of a patient man)

When I started to sing, my mother would have me engaged to perform at the Women's Christian Temperance Union national or annual meetings. I would hate doing this because I wanted to play baseball or go off skiing.

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

She was sensible and clever, but eager in everything; her sorrows, her joys, could have no moderation.

Women temper men. We have a good influence on them.

I want to show I can control my emotion and aggression and stay calm.

The key is to stay level headed. Not get too high with the highs. At the same time, you need to stay strong when things aren't going your way.