Here again his moderation pleased neither party.

Cromwell's moderation and freedom from imperiousness were acknowledged even by those least friendly to his principles.

In the bitter religious controversies of the time Anglesey showed great moderation and toleration.

Omar behaved with great moderation, restraining his troops from pillage and leaving the Christians in possession of their churches.

This wise moderation of the Elizabethan settlement, which had been effected before his appointment, was obviously not due to him; and Elizabeth could have placed Knox or Bonner in the chair of St Augustine had she been so minded.