Quotes About Prudence

The toughest test of good judgment is to know when to withhold your better judgment.

Prudent, cautious self-control, is wisdom's root.

The more you say, the more likely you are to say something foolish.

Honesty is actually a blunt instrument, which bloodies more than it cuts. Your honesty is likely to offend people; it is much more prudent to tailor your words, telling people what they want to hear rather than the coarse and ugly truth of what you feel or think. More important, by being unabashedly open you make yourself so predictable and familiar that it is almost impossible to respect or fear you, and power will not accrue to a person who cannot inspire such emotions.

Your honesty is likely to offend people; it is much more prudent to tailor your words, telling people what they want to hear rather than the coarse and ugly truth of what you feel or think.

Your honesty is likely to offend people; it is much more prudent to tailor your words, telling people what they want to hear rather than the coarse and ugly truth of what you feel or think. More important, by being unabashedly open you make yourself so predictable and familiar that it is almost impossible to respect

Most men are ruled by the heart, not the head. Their plans are vague, and when they meet obstacles they improvise. But improvisation will only bring you as far as the next crisis, and is never a substitute for thinking several steps ahead and planning to the end.

Well, well—be careful of what questions you ask, for fear of what answers you may receive.

take it one step at a time; approach the matter dispassionately; avoid a rush to judgement; confide in nobody until there is hard evidence.

Prudence is for those who intend to live long lives

A wise man tried to avoid battles he would not only lose, but look foolish losing.

Thieves are always the most careful of their purses.

The weak must be bold cautiously.

Lembre-se: A discrição mantém um homem vivo para gastar seu dinheiro.

was always a way for those who were cautious, while those fell who called caution cowardice.

Caution until you're sure, and then a little more caution.

be hostile unless you must, Moiraine had said, but above all never be overly friendly. Never be eager

And only a fool jumps

do what is "reasonable" even when it isn't any good.

Oh, WHY can't boys be just sensible!

Freedom and independence were all very well, but one should not be a little fool.

You must learn to think a little, Anne, that's what. The proverb you need to go by is 'Look before you leap'--especially into spare room beds.

But betray too eager curiosity she would not.

Pussyfooting is a vice I have been concerned to avoid.