There are goods so opposed that we cannot seize both, but, by too much prudence, may pass between them at too great a distance to reach either.

It is dangerous for mortal beauty, or terrestrial virtue, to be examined by too strong a light. The torch of Truth shows much that we cannot, and all that we would not, see.

Life is not long, and too much of it must not pass in idle deliberation how it shall be spent.

Justice is such a fine thing that we cannot pay too dearly for it.

We cannot make events. Our business is wisely to improve them.

Too much and too little wine. Give him none, he cannot find truth; give him too much, the same.