Prudence Quotes - Page 2

When you have nothing to say, or to hide, there is no need to be prudent.

Cowardice is not synonymous with prudence. It often happens that the better part of discretion is valor.

We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]

Let us not throw the rope after the bucket.

I prefer silent prudence to loquacious folly.

Prudence is the knowledge of things to be sought, and those to be shunned.

No other protection is wanting, provided you are under the guidance of prudence.

Prudence is the virtue by which we discern what is proper to do under various circumstances in time and place.

Courage is a virtue only so far as it is directed by prudence.

Silence is the sanctuary of prudence.

Where passion leads or prudence points the way.

The eye of prudence may never shut.

Nothing can be done quickly and prudently at the same time.

I mention this only to shew that the citations of the most judicious authors frequently deceive us, and consequently that prudence obliges us to examine quotations, by whomsoever alleged.

I will talk and act, not on my knees, but with prudence.

He who does not stretch himself according to the coverlet finds his feet uncovered.

If thou art terrible to manyh, then beware of many.

There is nothing more imprudent than excessive prudence.

There must be in prudence also some master virtue.

The moderate are not usually the most sincere, for the same circumspection which makes them moderate makes them likewise retentive of what could give offence.

A woman's best qualities are harmful if undiluted with prudence.

Prudence, like experience, must be paid for.

It is prudence that first forsakes the wretched.

Dine on little, and sup on less.

Prudence does not save us, but shows us pictures of our destroyers.