Intemperance Quote by Plato
““Are not they temperate from a kind of intemperance?””
About This Quote
Temperance may arise from a kind of controlled excess.
In simple terms: Temperance can stem from measured excess.
Key Takeaway
Balance moderation with purposeful intensity.
Themes
philosophy
ethics
temperance
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- personal habits
- political policy
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
self‑control
dialectic
Questions to Reflect On
- How does controlled excess lead to moderation?
- What examples illustrate this principle?
A Different Perspective
Risk of misinterpreting excess as indulgence.
