Abstinence Quotes

Abstainer, n. A weak person who yields to the temptation of denying himself a pleasure. A total abstainer is one who abstains from everything but abstention, and especially from inactivity in the affairs of others.

Rum, n. Generically, fiery liquors that produce madness in total abstainers.

Logic and a sense of justice tell me that there is more love in electricity and steam than there is in chastity and abstention from eating meat.

All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain.

Once during Prohibition I was forced to live for days on nothing but food and water.

Abstaining is favorable both to the head and the pocket.

The more a man denies himself, the more shall he obtain from God.

I can’t drink a little, therefore I never touch it. Abstinence is as easy to me, as temperance would be difficult.

My experience through life has convinced me that, while moderation and temperance in all things are commendable and beneficial, abstinence from spirituous liquors is the best safeguard of morals and health.

I went on a diet, swore off drinking and heavy eating, and in fourteen days I lost two weeks.