Quotes About Moderation

More than enough is too much.

Nothing is enough to the man for whom enough is too little.

Nothing in excess.

The use we make of our fortune determines as to its sufficiency. A little is enough if used wisely, and too much is not enough if expended foolishly.

Happiness is a way station between too much and too little.

Moderate desires constitute a character fitted to acquire all the good which the world can yield. He who has this character is prepared, in whatever situation he is, therewith to be content and has learned the science of being happy.

True affluence is not needing anything.

Friendship is honey, but don't eat it all.

Since we are mortal, friendships are best kept to a moderate level, rather than sharing the very depths of our souls.

I'm a one-drink woman, two at the most, three I'm under the table, four I'm under the host.

I have learned to have very modest goals for society and myself, things like clean air, green grass, children with bright eyes, not being pushed around, useful work that suits one's abilities, plain tasty food, and occasional satisfying nookie.

He who demands little gets it.

One may miss the mark by aiming too high, as too low.

Greed lessens what is gathered.

We risk all in being too greedy.

Man's happiness springs mainly from moderate troubles, which afford the mind a healthful stimulus, and are followed by a reaction which produces a cheerful flow of spirits.

If thou wouldst be happy ... have an indifference for more than what is sufficient.

Do not worry; eat three square meals a day; say your prayers; be courteous to your creditors; keep your digestion good; exercise; go slow and easy. Maybe there are other things your special case requires to make you happy; but, my friend, these I reckon will give you a good lift.

Let your boat of life be light, packed only with what you need-a homely home and simple pleasures, one or two friends worth the name, someone to love and to love you, a cat, a dog, enough to eat and enough to wear, and a little more than enough to drink, for thirst is a dangerous thing.

Happiness is a way station between too little and too much.

Best to live lightly, unthinkingly.

Happiness comes fleetingly now and then to those who have learned to do without it, and to them only.

I have learned to seek my happiness by limiting my desires, rather than in attempting to satisfy them.

Happy is he that chastens himself.