Famous quotes containing the words moderation and/or points:
“The moderation of people in prosperity is the effect of a smooth and composed temper, owing to the calm of their good fortune.”
—François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (16131680)
“Wi joy unfeigned brothers and sisters meet,
An each for others weelfare kindly spiers:
The social hours, swift-winged, unnoticed fleet;
Each tells the uncos that he sees or hears;
The parents, partial, eye their hopeful years;
Anticipation forward points the view:”
—Robert Burns (17591796)