Henry S. Haskins Quotes

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

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

Moderation in all things..

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

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

There is moderation even in excess.

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

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

You must be wise, but not too wise.

It's a wise thing to hold back.

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

This I consider to be a valuable principle in life: Do no thing in excess.

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

There is often, in the affairs of government, more efficiency and wisdom in non-action than in action.

If the impulse to daring and bravery is too fierce and violent, stay it with guidance and instruction.

There is a time and a place for things. Sometimes one needs to put a filter on oneself. That can be a good thing.

You know, there's times when you should play and there's times when you gotta hold back.

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

Everything in moderation - that's what I live by.

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

I want to keep everything balanced. That's why it's important not to have too much fanfare.

Everything in moderation.

Some of the best things you do are the things you don't do.

Perfect reason flees all extremity, and leads one to be wise with sobriety.

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