Excess Quotes

Nothing in excess.

Be on guard against excess. Zeal that is too ardent burns more than it reheats.

Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit.

moderation

The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom.

I think I don't regret a single excess of my responsive youth—I only regret, in my chilled age, certain occasions and possibilities I didn't embrace.

regret

My candle burns at both ends;
It will not last the night;
But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends—
It gives a lovely light!

You never know what is enough unless you know what is more than enough.

knowledge

Nothing succeeds like excess.

Excess on occasion is exhilarating.  It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of habit.

Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.

moderation