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American Revolutionary Period1 quote
We, upon many occasions, see wise and good men on the wrong as well as on the right side of questions of the first magnitude to society. This circumstance, if duly attended to, would furnish a lesson of moderation to those who are ever so much persuaded of their being in the right in any controversy. — Alexander Hamilton · 1787
Classical antiquity1 quote
Nothing in excess. — Inscription at the Temple of Apollo at Delphi
Colonial America1 quote
To lengthen thy Life, lessen thy Meals. — Benjamin Franklin · 1733
Old Testament Era1 quote
Give me neither poverty nor riches. — Proverbs 30:8 · 686 BC