According to the Aristotle virtue theory, achieving balance is explained by the word temperance. Temperance is the idea that happiness is achieved by not depriving one's self of happiness, but not doing to excess.Virtue promotes happiness (eudaimonia) of both individuals and others, it's a state of well being. For example, one may show temperance by only taking two Halloween candies, when trick or treating at a home that offers unmanned candy to trick or treaters. This person is showing temperance, that respects both themselves (not consuming excess sugar saving them from the ill effects of excess sugar in their diet), and respecting and promoting happiness for others others by allowing them to receiving candy themselves. On the other hand,
