Andre Maurois Quotes

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

Be moderate in everything, including moderation.

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

There is moderation even in excess.

Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.

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

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

If the quickness of the mind and the fluency of the tongue are too punctilious and sharp, moderate them in your activity and rest.

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

Be sure your wisest words are those you do not say.

Moderation is the inseparable companion of wisdom, but with it genius has not even a nodding acquaintance.

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

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

Everything in moderation.

Tact in audacity is knowing how far you can go without going too far.

I like restraint, if it doesn't go too far.

Moderation in all things..

Sometimes you usually know the point where to keep your mouth shut.

When you're young, the temptation is maybe to think, 'More is more.' But a lot of the time less is more.

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.

Earnestness is enthusiasm tempered by reason.

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

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.