Hubert de Givenchy Quotes

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

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.

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

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

Moderation in all things..

Let's teach ourselves that honorable stop, Not to outsport discretion.

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

It's a wise thing to hold back.

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

I need to rein myself in sometimes.

The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with due knowledge of his place, time and ability.

Everything in moderation.

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

Discretion is a very valuable asset.

Just because you can do something, it doesn't mean you need to - restraint is something I admire.

We humans have two great problems: the first is knowing when to begin; the second is knowing when to stop.

There is endless merit in a man's knowing when to have done.

Be moderate in everything, including moderation.

Knowing what you can not do is more important than knowing what you can do. In fact, that's good taste.

You must be wise, but not too wise.

You can be very wild and still be very wise.

Moderation is the secret of survival.

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.