Abstinence Quotes

Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain

The only way for a rich man to be healthy is by exercise and abstinence, to live as if he were poor.

William Temple

Abstinence is as easy to me, as temperance would be difficult.

Abstinence is the surety of temperance.

Subdue your appetites, my dears, and you've conquered human nature.

Abstaining is favorable both to the head and the pocket.

I didn't practice abstinence, I perfected it.

Dennis Wolfberg

If a man earnestly seeks a righteous life, his first act of abstinence is from animal food.

Abstinence is the surety of temperance

Abstinence is easier than temperance

Abstinence is a perversion.

Abstainer. A weak man who yields to the temptation of denying himself a pleasure.

The best thing to do with the best things in life is to give them up.

Dorothy Day

Abstinence is approved of God.

Geoffrey Chaucer

Abstinence is the great strengthener and clearer of reason.

Abstinence is many times very helpful to the end of religion.

John Tillotson

All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain.

Abstaining is favourable both to the head and the pocket.

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