Temperance is the virtue of moderation and self-control in anything, but especially in indulgence in pleasures. Temperance, in the large sense of moderation or self-control, was the characteristic Greek virtue.
To consciously limit oneself in guility pleasures such as substances to make the individual "feel" better
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1. These refs sure gave us the Tempe Screw Job today, Bill.
2. It was a lousy day at the office. My supervisor took my idea for her own and is getting the credit and a pay-raise. What a Tempe Screw Job!
2. It was a lousy day at the office. My supervisor took my idea for her own and is getting the credit and a pay-raise. What a Tempe Screw Job!
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It's 75 degrees in here. Why are you wearing a robe and sweatshirt? How are you not hot? The fan is NOT putting a chill in the air. You better put the AC on to 66 before I throw a temperature tantrum.
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