τῶν γὰρ μετρίων πρῶτα μὲν εἰπεῖν τοὔνομα νικᾷ → the first mention of the word moderation wins the game (Euripides, Medea 125f.)
(see also βόσκω): feed, foster, maintain, support, cater for
alere, to nourish, support, 7.48.5.
