Logo
That moderation which nature prescribes, which limits our desires

That moderation which nature prescribes, which limits our desires by resources restricted to our needs, has abandoned the field; it has now come to this — that to want only what is enough is a sign both of boorishness and of utter destitution. – Seneca (Seneca the Elder)

No other quotes found from this author.
Other Quotes from
Moderation
category

Out of moderation a pure happiness springs. – Johann von Goethe

Category:
Moderation

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

Category:
Moderation

Enough is as good as a feast. – English Proverb

Category:
Moderation

Everything in moderation, including moderation. – Buddhist Wisdom

Category:
Moderation

Random Quotes

It is a sad commentary of our times when our young must seek advice and counsel from Dear Abby instead of going to Mom and Dad. – Abigail Van Buren

Category:
dad

Propaganda, to be effective, must be believed. To be believed, it must be credible. To be credible, it must be true. – Hubert Humphrey

Category:
Propaganda

All my band members were old enough to be my dad. It was like this family vibe. – Hunter Hayes

Category:
dad

We do not covet anything from any nation except their respect. – Winston Churchill

Category:
respect