Quotes About Prudence

The wise man knows when to keep silent. Only the fool tells all he knows.

The wise man guards against the future as if it were the present.

The wise man thinks once before he speaks twice.

...he'll never lie - the man is far too wise.

It is possible that these may all be insufficient to control the caprice and wickedness of man. But are they not all that government will admit, and all that human prudence can devise?

Discretion is the perfection of reason, and a guide to us in all the duties of life. It is only found in men of sound sense and understanding.

A wise man should never resolve upon anything, at least, never let the world know his resolution, for if he cannot reach that he is ashamed.

A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned.

If you are in a hurry to get money, you will be in a hurry to spend it. Anything that starts dubiously will surely end dubiously.

Live within your means, never be in debt, and by husbanding your money you can always lay it out well.

To acquire money requires valor, to keep money requires prudence, and to spend money well is an art.

There is a time to make money and a time to not lose money.

I'm not stingy. I'm just afraid of being an easy mark. People wouldn't have money long if they didn't ask how much things cost.

We will only do with your money what we would do with our own.

Be not penny-wise. Riches have wings. Sometimes they fly away of themselves, and sometimes they must be set flying to bring in more.

Money is the wise man's religion.

The ability to say no is a tremendous advantage for an investor.

It requires a great deal of boldness and a great deal of caution to make a great fortune, and when you have it, it requires ten times as much skill to keep it.

Fraud and deceit are anxious for your money. Be informed and prudent.

You should always live within your income, even if you have to borrow to do so.

Never, ever invest money that you will need prior to three to five years - minimum.

Frugality includes all the other virtues.

Our problem in money-making or government affairs is how to remain properly venturesome and experimental without making fools of ourselves.

Money is hard to earn and easy to lose. Guard yours with care.