His lifestyle was marked by 'temperance'. [='moderation']
The minister preached about 'temperance'.
(..) Nor do not saw the air too much with your hand, thus, but use all gently For in the very torrent, tempest and, as I may say, the whirlwind of passion... ...you must acquire and beget a temperance that may give it smoothness - I warrant your honour - Be not too tame neither (..)2015 Hamlet