“I will never demean myself to speak about my courage," said Julien, coldly, "it would be mean to do so. Let the… — Stendhal Copy Share Image
The things that make you a functional citizen in society - manners, discretion, cordiality - don't necessarily make you a good writer.… — Natalie Goldberg Copy Share Image
Health and Human Services has an enormous amount of discretion that they have so far used to make it harder to get… — Paul Ryan Copy Share Image
Let's teach ourselves that honorable stop, Not to outsport discretion. — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
Nay, but Jack, such eyes! such eyes! so innocently wild! so bashfully irresolute! Not a glance but speaks and kindles some thought… — Richard Brinsley Sheridan Copy Share Image
“Discretion is a girl's best friend. Learn when to use it, and when to let it slip.” — Jennifer Megan Varnadore Copy Share Image
“Make Others Feel Important. We all have an innate desire to feel important, be special, and feel appreciated. In your words and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
I have seen the day of wrong through the little hole of discretion, and I will right myself like a soldier. — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
“Have you met people who are so set on exerting their position that they are oblivious to the feelings of others? That… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
Lawsuits are rare and catastrophic experiences for the vast majority of men, and even when the catastrophe ensues, the controversy relates most… — Benjamin N. Cardozo Copy Share Image
Discretion is the perfection of reason, and a guide to us in all the duties of life. It is only found in… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
Sometimes when I'm told to use my own discretion, if no one is looking I'll use someone else's. But I always put… — George Carlin Copy Share Image
And this vague little smile is my all purpose expression the meaning of which I will leave to your discretion. — Ani DiFranco Copy Share Image
One can pass on responsibility, but not the discretion that goes with it. — Benvenuto Cellini Copy Share Image
“When we look at our words and deeds in this context, it strengthens our resolve to be incredibly selective. Everything we say… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
Always man needs woman for his friend. He needs her clearer vision, her subtler insight, her softer thought, her winged soul, her… — Mary C. Ames Copy Share Image
Though this motion for a new trial is an application to the discretion of the Court, it must be remembered that the… — Sherrilyn Kenyon Copy Share Image
What a world of trouble those who never marry escape! There are many happy matches, it is true, and sometimes "my dear,"… — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
The future woman must have a life work and economic independence. She must have the right of motherhood at her own discretion. — W. E. B. Du Bois Copy Share Image
Jurors should acquit, even against the judge's instruction . . . if exercising their judgment with discretion and honesty they have a… — Alexander Hamilton Copy Share Image
Conversing with children is a fine art.... An art form that demands large amounts of both honesty and misdirection. Or maybe discretion… — Miriam Toews Copy Share Image
“Discretion is the Larger Part of Valor Discretion represents both your personal self-respect and the respect you have for other people. A… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
Universities are filled with poets and novelists conducting demure and careful lives in imitation of Eliot and Forster and those others who… — Gore Vidal Copy Share Image
Cunning is only the mimic of discretion, and may pass upon weak men in the same manner as vivacity is often mistaken… — Joseph Addison Copy Share Image
