moderation vs temperance

moderation

noun
  • An instance of moderating: bringing something away from extremes, especially in a beneficial way 

  • The state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes 

  • The process of moderating a discussion 

temperance

noun
  • Moderation of passion 

  • Moderation, and sometimes abstinence, in respect to using intoxicating liquors. 

  • Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence 

How often have the words moderation and temperance occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )