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Moderation in all things

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Moderation in all things.

Prov. Do not do anything too much or too little. Felicia always ate sparingly. "Moderation in all things," she told herself. Jane: I think you watch too much TV. Jill: So you think I shouldn't watch any? Jane: No, just watch a reasonable amount. Moderation in all things.

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Moderation in all things.

something that you say which means you should not do or have too much of anything The latest thinking is that eating a little of the food you like won't harm you. Moderation in all things, as they say.

See also: all, thing