Jacob Weisberg

In George W. Bush's case, the public paid far too little attention to the role of religion in his thinking. Many voters failed to appreciate that while Bush's religious beliefs may be moderate Methodist ones, he was someone who relied on his faith immoderately, as an alternative to rational understanding of complex issues.

American Journalist

Xenophon

Menon the Thessalian did not either conceal his immoderate desire of riches or his desire of commanding, in order to increase them, or of being esteemed for the same reason. He desired to be well with those in power, that his injustice might escape punishment.

Greek Soldier

Justin Cartwright

I love John Updike immoderately. I am profoundly shocked that he has gone because he was, for me, the greatest American writer of the second half of the 20th century. He was also a gracious, charming, and witty man.

British Novelist

Saint Basil

Indulging in unrestrained and immoderate laughter is a sign of intemperance, of a want of control over one's emotions, and of failure to repress the soul's frivolity by a stern use of reason.

Greek Saint

Edmund Burke

He had no failings which were not owing to a noble cause; to an ardent, generous, perhaps an immoderate passion for fame; a passion which is the instinct of all great souls.

Irish Statesman

Bill Buford

Gramercy Park is a four-acre square given in perpetuity to the residents surrounding it, 170 years ago, by Samuel Ruggles, a real estate developer of immoderate means.

American Author

Sonny Mehta

I have nothing but regret that I cannot continue to behave the way I behaved all my life, and I can't wait for a chance to behave immoderately again.

Indian Editor

Quintilian

Forbidden pleasures alone are loved immoderately; when lawful, they do not excite desire.

Roman Educator

Baruch Spinoza

Ambition is the immoderate desire for power.

Dutch Philosopher

Indicates a negative assessment of someone's behavior or habits, suggesting a lack of self-control.

Negative Tone

Used to describe actions or behaviors that go far beyond the normal or acceptable levels.

Intensity

Highlights a person's inability to limit themselves in activities or consumption.

Immoderate