"Moderation is like the summit of a mountain; it maintains the highest point between two extremes."
Today's Question
Is 'moderation' to you a compromise to save energy, or a fierce effort to stay centered without being too much or too little?
Walking the ridge of a mountain: The fiercest balance
To Aristotle, moderation is not just choosing the middle; it is the practical wisdom of finding the most appropriate point for any given situation.
He used courage as an example—the point between recklessness and cowardice. He viewed maintaining this balance like walking a narrow ridge on a mountain summit, achievable only through constant practice and 'Excellence.'