Definition of Moderation

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Moderation

The act of moderating, or of imposing due restraint.

The state or quality of being mmoderate.

Calmness of mind; equanimity; as, to bear adversity with moderation.

The first public examinations for degrees at the University of Oxford; -- usually contracted to mods.

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Moderation Quotations

As an example to others, and not that I care for moderation myself, it has always been my rule never to smoke when asleep, and never to refrain from smoking when awake.
Mark Twain

Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody.
Mark Twain

The virtue of justice consists in moderation, as regulated by wisdom.
Aristotle

Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.
Oscar Wilde

The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom.
Plato

A thing moderately good is not so good as it ought to be. Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice.
Thomas Paine

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

A little more moderation would be good. Of course, my life hasn't exactly been one of moderation.
Donald Trump

Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
Saint Augustine

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
Saint Augustine

Moderation Translations

moderation in Dutch is matigheid
moderation in Latin is temperantia

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