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“All Excess is ill: But Drunkenness is of the worst Sort.” quote by William Penn
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““All Excess is ill: But Drunkenness is of the worst Sort.””

William Penn

About This Quote

Source Treatise: On Temperance, William Penn, 1700

Excess is harmful; drunkenness is the worst form of excess.

In simple terms: Too much of anything is bad, especially alcohol.

Key Takeaway

Practice moderation.

Themes

temperance excess health morality

Mood

thoughtful cautionary

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • social gatherings
  • personal habits
  • policy making

Key Concepts

selfcontrol vice social impact

Questions to Reflect On

  • What limits define healthy consumption?
  • Can moderation be socially enforced?
A Different Perspective

Cultural norms may differ on what counts as excess.

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