Quotes with abstinence

  • And must I wholly banish hence these red and golden juices, and pay my vows to Abstinence, that pallidest of Muses?
  • Half the vices which the world condemns most loudly have seeds of good in them and require moderated use rather than total abstinence.
  • The only way for a rich man to be healthy is by exercise and abstinence, to live as if he were poor.

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  • Ali ibn Abi Talib Abstinence from sins is better than seeking help afterwards.
    Ali ibn Abi Talib
    Cousin and son-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad (601 - 661)
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  • Sir William Watson And must I wholly banish hence these red and golden juices, and pay my vows to Abstinence, that pallidest of Muses?
    Sir William Watson
    English poet (1858 - 1935)
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  • St. Augustine of Hippo Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
    St. Augustine of Hippo
    Roman African Christian theologian and philosopher (354 - 430)
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  • Samuel Butler Half the vices which the world condemns most loudly have seeds of good in them and require moderated use rather than total abstinence.
    Samuel Butler
    English poet (1835 - 1902)
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  • Vance Havner I'm tied of hearing about temperance instead of abstinence, in order to please the cocktail crowd in church congregations.
    Vance Havner
    American writer
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  • Samuel Johnson Its proper use is to amuse the idle, and relax the studious, and dilute the full meals of those who cannot use exercise, and will not use abstinence.
    Samuel Johnson
    English writer (1709 - 1784)
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  • Robert E. Lee My experience through life has convinced me that, while moderation and temperance in all things are commendable and beneficial, abstinence from spirituous liquors is the best safeguard of morals and health.
    Robert E. Lee
    American legeraanvoerder (1807 - 1870)
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  • Sir William Temple The only way for a rich man to be healthy is by exercise and abstinence, to live as if he were poor.
    Sir William Temple
    British Diplomat, Essayist (1628 - 1699)
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  • St. Augustine of Hippo To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
    St. Augustine of Hippo
    Roman African Christian theologian and philosopher (354 - 430)
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