intemperance, n.Definitions

Intemperance is a great decayer of beauty.

Intemperance is the physician's provider.

Intemperance is the only vulgarity.

Intemperance is the epitome of every crime, the cause of every kind of misery.

Intemperance is a dangerous companion. It throws many people off their guard,' betrays them to a great many indecencies, to ruinous passions, to disadvantages in fortune; makes them discover secrets, drive foolish bargains, engage in play, and often to stagger from the tavern to the stews.

Intemperance is a hydra with a hundred heads. She never stalks abroad unaccompanied with impurity, anger, and the most infamous profligacies.