Abstinence Quote by Isuna Hasekura

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

— Saint Augustine

It is useless to subdue the flesh by abstinence, unless one gives up his irregular life, and abandons vices which defile his soul.

— Benedict of Nursia

Abstinence is a window of clarity through which one can better find one's work and one's mate.

— Lance Morrow

[On alcohol:] Total abstinence is an impossibility and ... it will not do to insist on it as a general practice.

— Queen Victoria

Abstinence is the great strengthener and clearer of reason.

— Robert South

Abstinence is the surety of temperance.

— Plato

Abstinence works, I know it from my own personal life, abstinence works.

— Rick Perry

Total abstinence is so excellent a thing that it cannot be carried to too great an extent. In my passion for it I even…

— Mark Twain

Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

— Saint Augustine

Abstinence is many times very helpful to the end of religion.

— John Tillotson

Abstinence makes the love grow stronger...

— Anonymous

I didn't practice abstinence, I perfected it.

— Dennis Wolfberg