Alexander Turney Stewart Quotes

You can be very wild and still be very wise.

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

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

Zeal should not outrun discretion.

Be moderate in everything, including moderation.

Earnestness is enthusiasm tempered by reason.

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

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.

When anger rushes unrestrained to action, like a hot steed, it stumbles on its way. The man of thought strikes deepest and strikes safely.

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

There is moderation even in excess.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

A wise man sees as much as he ought, not as much as he can.

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