Moderation Quotes

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Moderation Quotes

These moderation quotes capture different sides of the experience — from struggle to strength. Find the lines that resonate and carry them with you.

"There are no more worlds to conquer! This powerful statement forged an empire spanning continents."

-- Alexander the Great

"May God keep you away from the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger, and the revenge of the Afghans. This powerful statement forged an empire spanning continents."

-- Alexander the Great

"Let us conduct ourselves so that all men wish to be our friends and all fear to be our enemies. This powerful statement forged an empire spanning continents."

-- Alexander the Great

"I send you a kaffis of mustard seed, that you may taste and acknowledge the bitterness of my victory. This powerful statement forged an empire spanning continents."

-- Alexander the Great

"Every light is not the sun. This powerful statement forged an empire spanning continents."

-- Alexander the Great

"I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion. This powerful statement forged an empire spanning continents."

-- Alexander the Great

"Without Knowledge, Skill cannot be focused. Without Skill, Strength cannot be brought to bear and without Strength, Knowledge may not be applied. This powerful statement forged an empire spanning continents."

-- Alexander the Great

"I would rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion. This powerful statement forged an empire spanning continents."

-- Alexander the Great

"I do not steal victory. This powerful statement forged an empire spanning continents."

-- Alexander the Great

"I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well. This powerful statement forged an empire spanning continents."

-- Alexander the Great

"The excessive increase of anything causes a reaction in the opposite direction."

-- Plato

"These violent delights have violent ends."

-- William Shakespeare

"The sweetest honey is loathsome in his own deliciousness."

-- William Shakespeare

"To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short."

-- Confucius

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These moderation quotes capture different sides of the experience — from struggle to strength. Find the lines that resonate and carry them with you.

Some of the most celebrated moderation quotes come from Confucius, William Shakespeare, Plato, Alexander the Great, among many others featured on this page.

Popular moderation quotes include: "To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short." -- Confucius Also: "These violent delights have violent ends." -- William Shakespeare.

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