Fish are often seen as a symbol of abundance (and in a cat's case, food), so it is interesting to see this feline release a goldfish instead of eating it. Yet as Robert Browning wrote and Temperance suggests, "less is more." Moderation in everything helps keep us balanced. Even the breath, which is necessary for life, can result in hyperventilation if we overdo it. The Brownie, holding a crescent moon, agrees with this philosophy. Focusing on what we have than what we lack (a full moon) can create a sense of contentment rather than frustration or envy.
If one oversteps the bounds of moderation, the greatest pleasures cease to please.
—Epictetus
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