ALL OR NOTHING . . . NO!

"To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation."

Saint Augustine (354-430) Theologian.

It's called walking, not running, a tightrope for a reason and while not the only requirement for success, moderation of speed is essential to get from one end of the rope to the other.

It's that way with lots of things.

In due time beats not trying.

ALL THINGS IN MODERATION, INCLUDING DESIRE

"We never desire strongly, what we desire rationally."

François de La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680) French writer

Our rational mind moderates our desiring mind, a good thing.

UP TO THE LINE, ONLY SOMETIMES OVER

"Tact in audacity consists in knowing how far we may go too far."

Jean Cocteau

20th century French author/filmmaker

As with most every good thing, too much often is.

Generally the only time excessive is good is when it comes to moderation.

PROCEED WITH CAUTION QUICKLY

"Even moderation ought not to be practiced to excess."

Unknown

It is difficult to know when too much or too little actually is, and certainly impossible to always know.