ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Temperance (virtue)

Temperance (virtue) is a quality that helps you not go too far in things that are fun or pleasurable. For example, imagine you love eating cookies. Temperance would be like having just one cookie, instead of eating too many. In other words, we try not to go overboard with the things that make us feel good, so we can do our best and be healthy.