1The abstemious lifestyle of the ancient Stoics has been cited as an inspiration by many modern proponents of minimalism.
2Is it possible to be abstemious in one's consumption of social media, or does the very nature of the technology militate against self-control?
3The abstemious habits of the novelist were well-known to her friends, who often joked that she was more likely to be found sipping tea than champagne.
4In an era of conspicuous consumption, the abstemious individual stands out as a refreshing anomaly, a beacon of restraint in a world of excess.
5There is a long tradition of abstemious thought in Western philosophy, from the asceticism of the early Christians to the more recent advocates of 'simple living'.