But the recommendation, if followed, would be the most significant action taken against alcohol since at least the 1980s, ...

There are seven core virtues necessary for perfect happiness. These are: Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, Temperance, Faith, Hope, and Charity. This list is then further specified into two groups.

Select good exemplars, maintain a long-term approach, and focus on making substantial changes instead of just talking about ...

Temperance first, as it tends to procure that ... and my desire being to gain knowledge at the same time that I improv'd in virtue, and considering that in conversation it was obtain'd rather ...