This is one of their [the Christians'] rules. Let no man that is learned, wise, or prudent come among us: but if… — Aulus Cornelius Celsus Copy Share Image
An empire that extends itself selectively is just being prudent about its own limitations. A republic that supports democratization selectively is another… — Noah Feldman Copy Share Image
Men are very apt to run into extremes, hatred to England may carry come into an excess of Confidence in France... I… — George Washington Copy Share Image
It is a fool only, and not the philosopher, nor even the prudent man, that will live as if there were no… — Thomas Paine Copy Share Image
One of the most perplexing political questions of the late 20th century is how new democracies should punish deposed dictators and their… — Stephen Kinzer Copy Share Image
We, perhaps, have corrupted our children and our grandchildren by heedless affluence, by a lack of manliness, by giving the younger generation… — Taylor Caldwell Copy Share Image
Magazines all too frequently lead to books and should be regarded by the prudent as the heavy petting of literature. — Fran Lebowitz Copy Share Image
That man is prudent who neither hopes nor fears anything from the uncertain events of the future. — Anatole France Copy Share Image
A prince... must learn from the fox and the lion... One must be a fox in order to recognize traps, and a… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
I have a great map of the Tibesti Mountains in the southern Sahara or Northern Chad. It's a dream of mine to… — Werner Herzog Copy Share Image
The Free Exercise Clause protects the individual from any coercive measure that encourages him toward one faith or creed, discourages him from… — William O. Douglas Copy Share Image
We will not have served the water needs of Americans if we meet only the requirements of today's population. A prudent nation… — Lyndon B. Johnson Copy Share Image
When the final result is expected to be a compromise, it is often prudent to start from an extreme position. — John Maynard Keynes Copy Share Image
An army abroad is of little use unless there are prudent counsels at home. [Lat., Parvi enim sunt foris arma, nisi est… — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
All the same, I should like it all plain and clear," said he obstinately, putting on his business manner (usually reserved for… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
May I deem the wise man rich, and may I have such a portion of gold as none but a prudent man… — Plato Copy Share Image
There are many eyes that can detect and honor the prudent and household virtues; there are many that can discern Genius on… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
Whereas young people become accomplished in geometry and mathematics, and wise within these limits, prudent young people do not seem to be… — Aristotle Copy Share Image
Love is a great thing...which alone maketh every burden light.. Love is watchful, and while sleeping, still keeps watch; though fatigued, it… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Everything that I've done was prudent and never has anyone gotten hurt in my films - not a single actor, not a… — Werner Herzog Copy Share Image
We of this age have discovered a shorter, and more prudent method to become scholars and wits, without the fatigue of reading… — Jonathan Swift Copy Share Image
[Alan Berg's] memory haunts many people, even those who never heard him on the radio, because his death could be read as… — Roger Ebert Copy Share Image
I have great respect for people who live out their beliefs. For example, Ed Begley Jr. is an environmentalist, but he really… — Mike Huckabee Copy Share Image