I can tolerate a little abstinence if the other person does it in
moderation. Usually, it is a weak person who yields to the temptation of
denying himself or herself the pleasure that is the abstainer.
moderation. Usually, it is a weak person who yields to the temptation of
denying himself or herself the pleasure that is the abstainer.
Related:
- Abstainer: A weak person who yields to the temptation of denying himself a pleasure.
- ABSTAINER: A weak person who yields to the temptation of denying himself a pleasure.
- Abstainer, n.:
A weak person who yields to the temptation of denying himself a
pleasure.
-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary... - 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.... - The person who thinks too little usually talks too much.
- The person who makes no mistakes does not usually make anything.
- There is nothing wrong with abstinence, in moderation.
