Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-3] of 3 Moderation quotesModeration QuotesModeration The moment men obtain perfect freedom, that moment they erect a stage for the manifestation of their faults. The strong characters begin to go wrong by excess of energy; the weak by remissness of action.~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Extremism in pursuit of moderation is not necessarily a virtue.~ Jonah Goldberg A frequent recurrence to the fundamental principles of the constitution, and a constant adherence to those of piety, justice, moderation, temperance, industry and frugality, are absolutely necessary to preserve the advantages of liberty, and to maintain a free government.~ Massachusetts Bill of Rights Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print