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From a worldly point of view there is no mistake so great as that of being always right. – Samuel Butler, Note-Books, 1912

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To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity. – Blaise Pascal

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It is the sign of a great mind to dislike greatness, and prefer things in measure to things in excess. – Seneca (Seneca the Elder)

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My God, Mr. Chairman, at this moment I stand astonished at my own moderation! – Robert Clive

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Moderation is an ostentatious proof of our strength of character. – Francois de la Rochefoucauld

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