Quotes: Abstinence

The only way for a rich man to be healthy is by exercise and abstinence, to live as if he were poor.

A rich man cannot enjoy a sound mind nor a sound body without exercise and abstinence; and yet these are truly the worst ingredients of poverty.

There is a great deal of political pressure to only talk about abstinence, and to deny support for condoms and education on using them. This policy will lead to the unnecessary deaths of many people.

Peace and abstinence from European interferences are our objects, and so will continue while the present order of things in America remain uninterrupted.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

Abstinence from sins is better than seeking help afterwards.

I learned very early that our health is always impaired by some excess either of food or abstinence, and I never had any physician except myself.

The few bad poems which occasionally are created during abstinence are of no great interest.

The evidence does not support abstinence-only interventions as the best way to keep young people from unintended pregnancy.

Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.