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)

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

No matter what happens… somebody will find a way to take it too seriously. – Dave Barry, "Things That It Took Me 50 Years to Learn"