Prudence Quote by A.C. Grayling
““Prudence He does well who moors his boat with two anchors. PUBLILIUS SYRUS””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli, 2013
Prudence means securing safety with multiple safeguards.
In simple terms: Use two anchors for safety.
Key Takeaway
Plan with redundancy.
Themes
prudence
security
planning
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- financial planning
- sailing
- project management
- emergency preparedness
Key Concepts
risk management
redundancy
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- What backup could you add to your current plan?
- Do you ever over‑prepare?
A Different Perspective
Redundancy can be costly or cumbersome.
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