Philip Massinger Quotes

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be.

You must be wise, but not too wise.

I think I invented the phrase 'Don't overdo it.'

When a thing is not worth overdoing, leave it alone!

Ambition is best tempered with self-knowledge!

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

Unrestrained zeal to make the world better could make it worse. Promoting democracy must be undertaken with humility, care, and wisdom.

I'd never be overly confident about anything.

You try to live the experience but keep your feet on the ground, not let it go to your head, because that's when you start making mistakes.

Have more than you show, Speak less than you know.

Moderation is a virtue only in those who are thought to have an alternative.

Temper your enjoyments with prudence, lest there be written on your heart that fearful word 'satiety.'

Step with care and great tact, and remember that Life's a Great Balancing Act.

It must be a balance in everything we do, not too much of everything, keep it simple, not complicated.

You don't try to do more than you should.

It's a wise thing to hold back.

Blessed is the man, who having nothing to say, abstains from giving wordy evidence of the fact.

In art and dream may you proceed with abandon. In life may you proceed with balance and stealth.

Lord, grant that I may always desire more than I can accomplish.

Do the best you can, and don't take life too serious.

I've always believed in having a sense of balance and stealth.

To be witty is not enough. One must possess sufficient wit to avoid having too much of it.

The people sensible enough to give good advice are usually sensible enough to give none.

Moderation is the secret of survival.

I personally don't feel the need to be radical for its own sake, but I probably couldn't if I tried anyway.