temperance

Definition

  • noun: the practice of drinking little or no alcohol
  • noun: moderation in action, thought, or feeling
  • synonyms: moderation, patience, calmness

Examples

  • His lifestyle was marked by 'temperance'. [='moderation']

  • The minister preached about 'temperance'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) My decision disappoints you? You wrote to me once, Listing the four chief virtues. Wisdom, justice, fortitude and temperance. As I read the list, I knew I had none of them. But I have other virtues, Father. Ambition. That can be a virtue (..)
    2000 Gladiator