Quotes About Prudence

Before you act consider; when you have considered, tis fully time to act.

He remembered that envy is the concomitant of glory, and thus, the more renowned he became, the greater was his caution and circumspection.

Caution is good, but sometimes courage is better.

Truth consists not in never lying but in knowing when to lie and when not to do so.

Spare no expense to make everything as economical as possible.

Spare no expense to save money on this one.

Prudence is an attitude that keeps life safe, but does not often make it happy.

Prudence keeps life safe, but does not often make it happy.

Frugality may be termed the daughter of Prudence, the sister of Temperance, and the parent of Liberty.

As I slowly grow wise I briskly grow cautious.

Law XIII. THE DELIVERY OF MEDICAL CARE IS TO DO AS MUCH NOTHING AS POSSIBLE

Sometimes an active policy is best advanced by doing nothing until the right time - or never.

Still, obviously, one can't be sensible all the time.

There are some virtues to not saying what you think all the time.

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

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

It is better to take time to consider before than to find time to repent after.

I am for economy. After that I am for more economy. At this time and under present conditions that is my conception of serving all the people.

Knowing when to keep your mouth shut is invariably more important than opening it at the right time.

Celui qui s'expose par ses propos n'est qu'un sot. (L'abîme)

I believe it is only prudent to make a very high estimate of human nature, first of all in order to contain the worst impulses of human nature, and then to liberate its best impulses.

Always remember that and live your life not to be a hero but to remain alive. With time, heroes seem a little foolish.

Una acción virtuosa, un gesto de desprendimiento, un acto solidario despiertan, dice, una sensación de belleza comparable a la que deparan un bello paisaje, una música armoniosa o una vida que transcurre dentro de la prudencia, el respeto del prójimo, la amistad y la conducta irreprochable.

Better a bird in hand than hell knows what in the bush.