The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson

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in what piece of Emerson's writing is the quote: moderation in all things?
Emerson (Ariel) That seriously sounds like Benjamin Franklin to me. I'd lay money on that being who you're looking for. He created a system of 13 virtues of which Mod…moreThat seriously sounds like Benjamin Franklin to me. I'd lay money on that being who you're looking for. He created a system of 13 virtues of which Moderation was one. He had a lot to say on the subject. Link: http://www.thirteenvirtues.com(less)
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