The dignitie of man both in the perfections of his soule and bodie. Shewing as well the faculties in the disposition of the one: as the senses and organs, in the composition of the other. By A.N.

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Title: The dignitie of man both in the perfections of his soule and bodie. Shewing as well the faculties in the disposition of the one: as the senses and organs, in the composition of the other. By A.N.
Author: Nixon, Anthony.
Publication: London :: Printed by Edward Allde dwelling vppon Lambert-hill, neere old fish-street,; 1612.
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Of Sohriety, and Frugality.

Q. What is Sobriety?

A. It is a moderation in diet.

Q. VVhat Frugality?

A. Thrift, or good husbandry, moderating expen∣ses.

Q. Is not lesse content in superfluity then in So∣briety?

A. Yes: Superfluity hath no feeling of hunger, thirst, or any pleasures of the body, for that it preuenteth them through Intemperance; but Sobriety, forbearing the fruition of pleasures a long time, hath a farre more perfect taste of them.

Satiety makes pleasant things become vnpleasant.

Q. What moderation is to be vsed in drinking of wine?

1. A. The first draft for thirst.
2. The second for nourishment.
3. The third of pleasure.
4. The fourth of madnes.