Desire Quote by Saint Augustine

Temperance is simply a disposition of the mind which binds the passions

— St Thomas Aquinas

Temperance keeps the senses clear and unembarrassed, and makes them seize the object with more keenness and satisfaction. It appears with life in the…

— Jeremy Collier

Temperance is a mean with regard to pleasures.

— Aristotle

Temperance is moderation in the things that are good and total abstinence from the things that are foul.

— Frances E. Willard

Temperance, in the nobler sense, does not mean a subdued and imperfect energy; it does not mean a stopping short in any good thing,…

— John Ruskin

Temperance adds zest to pleasure.

— Anne-Therese de Marguenat de Courcelles

Temperance to be a virtue must be free, and not forced.

— C. A. Bartol

Temperance is reason's girdle and passion's bridle, the strength of the soul and the foundation of virtue.

— Jeremy Taylor

Temperance is love surrendering itself wholly to Him who is its object; courage is love bearing all things gladly for the sake of Him…

— Saint Augustine

Moderation resembles temperance. We are not so unwilling to eat more, as afraid of doing ourselves harm by it.

— Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Intemperance is the plaque of sensuality, and temperance is not its bane but its seasoning.

— Michel de Montaigne

There are many objects of desire, and therefore many desires. Some are born with us, hunger, yearning, and pride of place, and some are…

— Guy Davenport