Quotes About Prudence

A man improves more by reading the story of a person eminent for prudence and virtue, than by the finest rules and precepts of morality.

A wise man will live as much within his wit as within his income.

Prudence must not be expected from a man who is never sober. [Lat., Non est ab homine nunquam sobrio postulanda prudentia.]

May I deem the wise man rich, and may I have such a portion of gold as none but a prudent man can either bear or employ.

The prudent man really frames his own fortunes for himself.

A man who is half an idiot, but who keeps a sharp lookout and acts prudently all his life, often enjoys the pleasure of triumphing over men of more imagination than he

Common sense is a phrase employed to denote that degree of intelligence, sagacity, and prudence which is common to all men.

By how much one man has more experience of things past, than another, by so much also he is more prudent, and his expectations the seldomer fail him.

A great man knows the value of greatness; he dares not hazard it, he will not squander it.

Never insult seven men if you're only carrying a six shooter.

What is denominated discretion in man we call cunning in brutes.

Do you come to a philosopher as to a cunning man, to learn something by magic or witchcraft, beyond what can be known by common prudence and discretion?

My old man taught me two things: 'Mind own business' and 'Always cut cards.'

Every man should know something of law; if he knows enough to keep out of it, he is a pretty good lawyer.

A trifle is often pregnant with high importance; the prudent man neglects no circumstance.

Trust few men; above all, keep your follies to yourself.

A man who will not get scared on some occasions, lacks good sense.

Many a man wins glory for prudence by seeking advice, then seeking advice as to what advice would be best to take, and finally following appetite.

Timidity is the root of prudence in the majority of men.

It's the wise man who stays home when he's drunk.

It is good discretion not make too much of any man at the first; because one cannot hold out that proportion.

Caution always, but when a man acts he should act suddenly and with decision.

Let every man look before he leaps.

Tis ill talking of halters in the house of a man that was hanged.