Quotes About Prudence

Be wery careful o' widders all your life.

Th' safest way t' double your money is t' fold it over once an' put it back in your pocket.

When you say, "The burned child dreads the fire," you mean that he is already a master of induction.

Don't be sweet, lest you be eaten up; don't be bitter, lest you be spewed out.

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.

Prudence operates on life in the same manner as rules on composition: it produces vigilance rather than elevation.... prudence keeps life safe, but does not often make it happy.

You might as well fall flat on your face as lean over too far backward.

The stresses of modern life and exposure to modern pollutants increase the need for certain nutrients that a pure meat and fat diet might not provide, so be prudent. Take an all-purpose supplement, some omega-3s, eat a few leaves, and you're covered.

Plans that are wise and prudent in themselves are rendered vain when the execution of them is carried on negligently and with imprudence.

Laziness in doing stupid things can be a virtue.

Laziness in doing stupid things can be a great virtue," resumed the whisper.

A word of advice... Don't say things recklessly, when you sit with one who's hostile.

A word of good advice. "It's not wise to shit where you eat.

Sometimes it's better to hold onto your two cents, instead of giving your two cents worth.

Sometimes, there are some people that should stay quiet, because they understand.

There's an African proverb that advises, "Never test the depth of the water with both feet.

Maybe he's being too cautious, but that's like saying there's too much bacon.

When I first became a head coach, even back in Minnesota, I'm going to go with the known and leave the unknown alone.

Discreet women have neither eyes nor eares. [Discreet women have neither eyes nor ears.]

Twenty-four is a prudent age for women to marry at.

The first requirement of a statesman is that he be dull.

Mum stayed home to look after us, and Dad was an electrician, working long hours to support us. We never went without, but we did have to be careful.

Prudent, considerate, careful, determined, honest, and inflexible:

Jefferson would remain devoted to Epicurean thought for the remainder of his life. He summarized that belief system thusly: Happiness the aim of life. Virtue the foundation of happiness Utility the test of virtue . . . Virtue consists in Prudence Temperance Fortitude Justice90