Moderation is an ostentatious proof of our strength of character.
Moderation resembles temperance. We are not so unwilling to eat more, as afraid of doing ourselves harm by it.
Moderation is like sobriety: you would like to have some more, but are afraid of making yourself ill.
The moderation of men in the most exalted fortunes is a desire to be thought above those things that have raised them so high.
