Men who on some subjects and at some times have acted with glaring profligacy, on others act with judgment, moderation and even patriotism, and become useful supporters or formidable opponents.
It is very evident that a healthy, long and prosperous life is more likely to be attained by industry, moderation and purity than by the opposite courses.
We are come to pour out our Grief unto the paternal Bosom of Your Excellency, the Sole Tribute of Gratitude of a People who will never cease to Exalt the mildness and Moderation of their New Masters.
The mildness and moderation of the “New Masters” was particularly shown by the retention of existing laws and customs.
No idea of moderation in the amount exacted was entertained.
There is in the whole work a tone of moderation singularly adapted to the needs of the day, a shrinking from exaggeration in any form, and a hesitancy in condemning anything the excess of which only can be styled a sin.
The former dictated amidst anxiety and distraction were intended to show his ability and courage as a general, to justify the moderation of his Gallic policy, and to forestall attacks by political opponents.
While costly entertainments were a political necessity, his moderation in private life earned the respect of Roman society.
Throughout however we see this intellectual moderation jostling with a moral fervour which feels restlessly about for a fitting sphere of action.
Another use has produced other consequences; and a power which refuses to be limited by moderation must either be lost, or find other more distinct and satisfactory limitations.
The first division, which preceded these destructive examples, was moderation itself, in comparison of what has been, done since the period of the author's amendment.
Surely the state of Ireland ought forever to teach parties moderation in their victories.
To his gigantic task he brought all the redeeming qualities of dullness, for his mediocrity and moderation served his peoples and his dynasty better than brilliant gifts and boundless ambition would have done.
Here, too, we meet with excellent composition, but with a studied moderation of phrase.
Knowing the tremendous power of the stimulant to be administered Ignatius inserted wise counsels of moderation in the application of it.
Perhaps, too, the Pennsylvanians were encouraged by the moderation and deliberate movement of the government.
Even in manufacturing towns, where a majority of the voters live by their daily wages, it is not so often the recklessness as the moderation of public expenditure that surprises an old-fashioned observer.
The different, sometimes conflicting, interests and social systems of the several States made existence as a Union and coalescence into a nation conditional on a constant practice of moderation and compromise.
Now, let us harmonize, my friends, and appeal to the moderation and patriotism of the people: to the sober second thought; to the awakened public conscience.
While extremists may find some fault with the moderation of our platform, they should recollect that "the battle is not always to the strong, nor the race to the swift.
The eye was rendered sensitive by the moderation of the light; and, to remove still further all disturbing causes, Lieutenant Walton had a sail and tarpaulin thrown over the mouth of the well.
We are, however, not more thankful for the victories of freedom in the field than for the moderation and mercy shown by the victors, which have exalted and hallowed their cause and ours in the eyes of all nations.
To every one that knew him personally, I can appeal for the truth and moderation of these views of his character and manners.
Attempts at Peace The barbarians, however, acted with a moderation which, considering their power and the provocation they had received, excites astonishment.
Moderation of the Government But the Roman senate had the wisdom not to overlook the fact, that the only means of giving permanence to despotism is moderationon the part of the despots.
The barbarians acted in this case with moderation and prudence.
But each of the orders ever took advantage of moderation in the other.
Having set out along the Nomentan way, which was then called the Ficulnean, they pitched their camp on the Sacred mount, imitating the moderation of their fathers by committing no violence.
It will suffice to adduce a proof of their moderation by instancing one matter.
The year, tranquil through the moderation of the tribunes, was succeeded by one in which Lucius Icilius was plebeian tribune, Quintus Fabius Ambustus, Caius Furius Pacilus being consuls.
What an immense difference between the moderationof the ancients, and modern oppression and cruelty.
By which moderation of feeling he both alleviated the disgrace of his colleague, and acquired great glory to himself.
At the news of that happy event, Calvin wrote in his own name, as well as in that of Viret, to congratulate Farel, and to recommend moderation after the victory.
He had conducted himself with such moderation in his brother's matters, that his credit with the King had suffered no diminution.
It holds true, however, that the moderation to be observed in the award of praise, is that which Zebedeus has very much lost sight of.
Inspired by the deep conviction of the unity of the Reformed churches, written with as much moderation as respect, the message of conciliation was not even listened to.
If you knew with what moderation our friends conduct themselves, you would be ashamed to require anything more of them.
There was of a certainty some cause for indignation, if moderation had only been observed in the expression of it.
Zealous partisan of the Lutheran dogma of the Sacraments, in his relations with the Swiss churches, he was ever animated by a spirit of moderation and gentleness, which procured him the constant affection of Calvin.
The reply of Calvin, equally remarkable for power as well as charity, is a testimony of the moderation and of the wisdom of the writer.
Gaspar Contarini, a prelate as remarkable for his moderation as for his enlightened mind and understanding.
I shall never, however, repent the degree of moderation which I have observed; since no one can justly complain that I have been too severe.
Its proportions are immense, at least seventy-five feet in length and perhaps forty in height.
I would, even now, preach moderationand compromise to his majesty's ministers.
Verily, you are a pattern of sobriety and moderation yourself, to be preaching caution to us youngsters!
In Truth, I cannot but admire the good Nature of the King, and the Moderation of the Cardinal de Fleury.
Second anonymous Address 676a bolder tone, decent, but lively, spirited, and determined; and suspect the man who would advise to more moderation and longer forbearance.
He was a man of profound learning, of fervent devotion, of great moderation in his views, of uncompromising integrity.
The weight and moderation of Abu Taleb eluded the violence of religious faction; the most helpless or timid of the disciples retired to Æthiopia, and the prophet withdrew himself to various places of strength in the town and country.
A king of the ancient Bulgaria bequeathed to his five sons a last lesson of moderation and concord.
Their ignorance withstood the despotism of Shaw Abbas, who demanded with threats and tortures the prophetic books of Zoroaster; and this obscure remnant of the Magians is spared by the moderation or contempt of their present sovereigns.
The tumult was appeased by the weight andmoderation of Abubeker.
Yet if we compare the invasion of Spain by the Goths, or its recovery by the kings of Castile and Arragon, we must applaud the moderation and discipline of the Arabian conquerors.
His moderation was guarded by timidity; but his son Theophilus, alike ignorant of fear and pity, was the last and most cruel of the Iconoclasts.
Keokuk was present on this occasion, as the head chief of the Sacs, and took an active part in the council; his course being marked by that moderation and sound policy, for which he is eminently distinguished.
It required all of Keokuk's influence and moderation to prevent the whole nation from enlisting under the Black Hawk banner.
