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Classical antiquity1 quote
Nothing in excess. — Inscription at the Temple of Apollo at DelphiColonial America1 quote
‘Tis easier to suppress the first Desire, than to satisfy all that follow it. — Benjamin Franklin · 1751Early Christianity1 quote
Give me chastity and continency—but not yet! — St. Augustine · 398