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Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

Abstinence is the great strengthener and clearer of reason.

I'm not convinced that abstinence-only education works.

Half the vices which the world condemns most loudly have seeds of good in them and require moderate use rather than total abstinence.

Abstinence from sins is better than seeking help afterwards.

Use, do not abuse... neither abstinence nor excess ever renders man happy.

Temperance is moderation in the things that are good and total abstinence from the things that are foul.

Well, I think that abstinence has its place as part of a comprehensive health and sex education curriculum. It would be wrong to exclude abstinence from a health curriculum, because there are some potentially very serious ramifications for early sexual activity.

Moderation is a virtue only in those who are thought to have an alternative.

I am always shocked that there are still a handful of defenders of the dubious practice of abstinence, surely the worst idea since chocolate-covered ants.