Moderation Quotations

I would not hesitate to say I was addicted to the Internet in the first two years. It can be addictive, and things not taken in moderation have negative effects. But the alarmism around 'Facebook is changing our brains' strikes me as a kind of historical trick. Because we now know from brain science that everything changes our brains.

Saints have no moderation, nor do poets, just exuberance.

I've always wanted to improve on the idea of living well, In moderation, wine is good for you - mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Temperance is moderation in the things that are good and total abstinence from the things that are foul.

So I've broadened the fitness concept to make it one of moderation and balance.

Throw moderation to the winds, and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains.

In order to grow old, you have to experience everything, but in moderation.

I ran on the platform of moderation and won the election by a large margin. By virtue of the strong mandate that I received from the electorate, I am committed to operating in the framework of moderation, which calls inter alia for a balance between realism and the pursuit of the ideals of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

I eat mostly organic, but I love macaroni and cheese, Mexican food, and egg-and-cheese croissants. So when I indulge, I eat protein and veggies for the rest of the day. It really is all about moderation and balance.

My motto is: Live every day to the fullest - in moderation.

I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice! And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.

I mean, moderation, not deprivation. That's my new way of living.

I still eat pizzas, I still like pies, I still have spaghetti hoops for breakfast... but it's in moderation now.

I have a wonderfully hedonistic appetite, and if I wasn't really strict with myself, I'd weigh 300 pounds. I'm not good with moderation.

It's very alarming to see what's happening in the Muslim world. And it's about time we come to our senses and realize that moderation is the only path that will ensure peace and stability for the Muslim world, and for the wider world.

My diet is always terrible, unfortunately. I don't know moderation.

Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.

I like to eat right and in moderation, but give myself treats and kind of have everything.

Once established with Great Britain, it would not be difficult, with moderation and prudence, to establish permanent peace with the rest of the world, when our most sanguine hopes of prosperity may be realized.

When the sword is once drawn, the passions of men observe no bounds of moderation.

I realized, 'Yo, I can't do anything in moderation. I don't know how.'

If one oversteps the bounds of moderation, the greatest pleasures cease to please.

For me, it's all about moderation. I don't kick things out of my diet, like carbs. But I'm not going to eat fast food.

I think chocolate in moderation is not bad for you, but I eat way too much. I tell myself I'm going to eat two squares, and then I end up eating half a big bar.

Everyone talks about moderation. How about some moderation in moderation?

Moderation is the center wherein all philosophies, both human and divine, meet.

I'm not a fanatic about exercising. For me, it's about moderation and balance.

Most safely shall you tread the middle path.

The choicest pleasures of life lie within the ring of moderation.

The heart is great which shows moderation in the midst of prosperity.

We are seeing a market that has experienced extraordinary rates of growth. We are seeing those rates moderate. That pace of moderation has been slightly greater than we expected.

There are some high-profile upgrades this morning, and Exxon Mobil and Intel are certainly helping the market. Adobe earnings, the current account number coming almost in line, and the moderation in oil prices will be a positive on the market.

We remain positive based on economic activity and E&P spending; we're also positive on 2007 but see some risk to E&P spending given the potential squeeze on returns (with) a possible moderation in commodity prices in '07. Visibility remains too good to worry too early, however.

We're getting a moderation in bond yields, and energy prices came down today. We're looking at things more favorably than this morning. There's still residual analysis about the Federal Reserve, and we're seeing some gamesmanship heading into next week's meeting, debating how more hikes we have.

We're not asking anybody here to stop what you're doing. We're asking you to do what you're doing in moderation. There's a scripture that says let your moderation be known unto all men.

The Great Chief also honours modesy.

We're seeing some moderation in the pace of manufacturing activity as the third quarter gets under way.

Everything should be done with moderation and using common sense.

For me, temperance is essential to good work.

In my opinion, moderation is a vastly overrated virtue, particularly when applied to work

Unity, like so many good things, is good only in moderation.

That is what I like; that is what a young man ought to be. Whatever be his pursuits, his eagerness in them should know no moderation, and leave him no sense of fatigue.

Moderation of oil prices would be very, very welcome. But overall I think we are in a position of stable growth, sustainable growth, and basically with inflation in check.

Moderation is boring, but it's the key. You need to watch your portion sizes and then you'll see you can fit a lot of these beautiful, wholesome, healthful and tasty foods into your diet.

Only actions give life its strength, as only moderation gives it its charm

I wish to particularly thank President Musharraf for his courage in promoting peace and moderation in our region and in general.

I have changed my ministers, but I have not changed my measures; I am still for moderation and will govern by it.

I don't do very well with extremes of any kind - extreme diets, extreme fitness - so moderation makes a lot of sense, and Hershey's has really great portion-friendly desserts to help people incorporate treats into their lifestyles so they don't feel like they're depriving themselves and are still living a balanced life.

I look forward to consulting with the president on the O'Connor seat. Justice O'Connor has been a voice of moderation and reason on the court and should be replaced by someone who, like her, embodies the fundamental American values of fairness, liberty and equality.

If I say more coffee is better, then I would have to tell you to spread it out to keep the levels of antioxidants up, ... We always talk about moderation in anything.

Growth is proceeding on a solid pace this year, and inflation is low and stable. Plausible rates of moderation in housing activity will not pose a problem for overall activity this year or next.

GLUTTON, n. A person who escapes the evils of moderation by committing dyspepsia.

If the economy continues to grow rapidly in March and April, (the Fed is) likely to raise that funds target again in May. So the market's been put on notice: Unless you see some overall moderation in economic activity, particularly in consumer spending, we're likely to see further tightening action down the road.

This was not really unique in the 1970s. Over the years, as moderation became the big thing, the little bottles fell out of favor.

Historically, peaks in the U.S. rate cycle combined with rising equity volatility and a moderation in earnings momentum all signal U.S. equity performance.

I think the Fed is on hold tomorrow and for the foreseeable future. We've actually been proponents of the view for quite a while that the economy was going to moderate, and it was important for the Fed to be patient. And one of the dangers was if the Fed kept raising rates, that they would slow the economy a lot more than they would want. So we think that there are enough signs of moderation that the Fed will remain on hold, and we think that signs of moderation will continue. So we think the Fed will be on hold through the end of this year and into early next year.

I will be as harsh as truth, and as uncompromising as justice. On this subject, I do not wish to think, or speak, or write, with moderation. No! no! Tell a man whose house is on fire, to give a moderate alarm; tell him to moderately rescue his wife from the hand of the ravisher; tell the mother to gradually extricate her babe from the fire into which it has fallen; -- but urge me not to use moderation in a cause like the present. I am in earnest -- I will not equivocate -- I will not excuse -- I will not retreat a single inch -- AND I WILL BE HEARD.

Our valuation work for the S&P 500 has long assumed moderation of profit growth to about 8 percent from 20 percent and a rise in core inflation.

I think moderation is the key. In small amounts, it has not proved to be harmful. One or two cups a day doesn't seem to cause problems for most people.

I think moderation has never been in the Myrtle Beach vocabulary. Maybe we've discovered the word moderation. If you look at the growth it was just straight up, with the 42 courses opening in the 1990s. And the number of golfers was not increasing.

Justice O'Connor was a voice of moderation and cast several votes to protect the GLBT community in recent years. Justice O'Connor's replacement should continue the model of fairness she and others have set. We join Republicans and Democrats alike in continuing to call on President Bush to nominate a justice who will keep the court balanced.

Justice O'Connor has been a voice of moderation and reason on the court and should be replaced by someone who, like her, embodies the fundamental American values of fairness, liberty and equality,

We will see a moderation ? but not a collapse ? in consumer spending,

Today's jobs number would support the idea of a soft landing, or at least moderation in growth.

Water remains the best choice for hydration. Low-fat milk will also give you a great protein source, or you can mix seltzer water with juice. As some juices are high in calories and sugars, try to drink in moderation or mix half water and half juice for a water juice combination. Soda and iced tea should be drunk in moderation because they usually come with lots of sugar and caffeine.

We anticipate a gradual moderation in the pace of appreciation as demand slows and supply comes into better balance. This would be consistent with the relatively orderly cooling off currently underway in several international markets.

The ratio of inventories to shipments rose a bit in the latest month. We have found movements in this ratio to be a good indicator of industrial activity. Just a straw in the wind at this point, but a possible indication of future moderation in the sector.

The prospect of further tightening may only be ruled out once a noticeable moderation in housing and consumer spending is observed, ... Certainly, we see no prospect of an easing in the foreseeable future if inflation is to be kept within the 1% to 3% target range on average over the medium term.

We do anticipate some price moderation in the coming months, but only moderation that results in prices that are still high by just about anybody's definition.

The deepening slide in manufacturing is notable, although solid gains in other areas continue to pick up the slack. The moderation in wage growth will be welcome by the Bank of Canada.

The decline in the prices paid component is good news. It looks as if we're seeing some moderation in pricing pressures, but not a significant drop.

The decline in the price index was supported by the further currency appreciation to levels below R6.30/US$ at year-end, as well as the moderation in local energy prices.

If you will take me as your teacher, you will not kick against the pricks.

The crisis is not over. The only thing that has happened is some moderation in the rate of increase of our premiums, but we still have issues in terms of recruitment and retention of physicians.

The most pleasant and useful persons are those who leave some of the problems of the universe for God to worry about.

It is only through restraint that man can manage not to suppress himself.

Don't overdo it, don't underdo it. Do it just on the line.

Moderation is a wiser policy than zealotry

Health, longevity, beauty, are other names for personal purity; and temperance is the regimen for all.

We would expect some continuing moderation in the energy market, ... But it's clear the United States has to be less dependent on supplies from abroad.

We saw moderation in the indices on prices paid, employment, and six-month business conditions outlook. That offset the impact of the headline number.

Weather forecasts are now more in agreement for a moderation in temperatures after Christmas.

There is opportunity for moderation and for deadlock. Deadlock is a disaster because the states are ready to roll, and then companies will have to deal with a crazy patchwork of privacy laws.

Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice; moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.

Exports have been disappointing. Higher petrol prices and a waning of the housing boom contributed to the recent moderation in household consumption growth.

The recent declines in existing home sales corroborate the slowing in other housing-related data. We expect additional slowing in the housing market, including prices, in 2006. In turn, the cooling will probably result in a moderation in overall growth.

With inflation pressures continuing to build and the magnitude of the moderation in economic activity continuing to be questioned, we suspect the Reserve Bank's patience has run out.

With higher energy prices, the absence of fiscal stimulus, sluggish job creation and some moderation in Chinese growth, the Fed is probably closer to being done than it thinks.

We expect the combination of a U.S. growth moderation and the lagged impacts of a strong Canadian dollar on factory employment to do a lot of the work in engineering that cooling in Canadian hiring, leaving the Bank of Canada with only another 50 basis points in rate hikes.

This will seriously undermine the independence of the country's judiciary as contemplated in the Constitution. This distorts the very purpose that inspired the creation of the Council: to ensure balance and moderation in decision-making affecting the judiciary.

Everything points to a moderation in the economy, which points to the Fed closer to being finished. The front end of the market has some value here.

Islam's moderation and denunciation of violence. He said that Islam condemns the killing of innocent people in Iraq and violation of the Iraqi people's rights.

There will be some moderation next year. Still, I see the economy averaging a 7 percent plus growth over the next two three years.

I've thought there would be some moderation in consumer spending this year, but I also thought that job growth would be better at this point than it has been. It may be that consumer spending will moderate even more than what I'm forecasting.

Temperament, conviviality, moderation and the ability to get along with your colleagues are as important as ideology, ... was able to achieve unanimity on the most important decisions of his era simply by encouraging his fellow justices to live in the same boarding house, and discussing cases over glasses of Madeira.

Production growth is being driven by strong export demand and rising consumer spending at home. There will be some moderation in the fourth quarter because of slower investment growth and some temporary weakness in U.S. demand.

Oil prices should be supported by renewed imports into China. The banks, however, should see some moderation in their very strong earnings momentum.

Despite the moderation in the overall index and in some of the more closely followed components, the overall tone of the report is that the manufacturing sector continues to grow at a solid rate.

Despite the moderation in refinery utilization...last week, gasoline inventories rose a whopping 4.3 million barrels.

Despite the moderation in refinery utilization ... last week, gasoline inventories rose a whopping 4.3 million barrels.