Question II: Which vices are contrary to temperance

TWO Vices are opposed to this Virtue. One by defect, and is called Insensibility; the other by excess, and is called Intemperance. So St. Thomas art. 1. and 2., from Aristotle 2. Eth. cap. 7.

FOR since Temperance stands in the mean in regard to those things that serve life according to the sense of touch, of food, etc., it can fail on one side, if one be insensible, as was that Xenocrates, who was called a log; and Carneades, who did not eat, forgetful of himself, unless his wife opportunely threw food into his mouth.

BY excess, however, one sins if one gives too much attention to the delectations of touch and taste, more than is necessary.

INTEMPERANCE is truly called a childish vice by St. Thomas here and Aristotle 3. Eth. last cap.: for like children it intentures itself in sordid concupiscence; and because, like children, it grows into obstinacy if not curbed; Hence Eccl. 30: A remiss son will become headstrong. Thirdly, because it must be coerced by discipline, as children are corrected.

MOREOVER Intemperance is a disgraceful vice, because it inclines man to brutal delectations. But of these proper vices there will be a discussion place by place.