Prudence Quotes

237 quotes by 170 authors

Economy, prudence, and a simple life are the sure masters of need, and will often accomplish that which, their opposites, with a fortune at hand,… — Clara Barton
Prudence is a rich, ugly, old maid courted by incapacity. — William Blake
Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is but common prudence to see our way out before we venture in. — Aesop
If we continue to develop our technology without wisdom or prudence, our servant may prove to be our executioner. — Omar N. Bradley
Rashness belongs to youth; prudence to old age. — Marcus Tullius Cicero
To this military attitude of the soul we give the name of Heroism... It is a self-trust which slights the restraints of prudence, in the… — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Prudence approaches, conscience accuses. — Immanuel Kant
Often a certain abdication of prudence and foresight is an element of success. — Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Romans never allowed a trouble spot to remain simply to avoid going to war over it, because they knew that wars don't just go… — Niccolo Machiavelli
Nevertheless, he must be cautious in believing and acting, and must not inspire fear of his own accord, and must proceed in a temperate manner… — Niccolo Machiavelli
Who makes quick use of the moment is a genius of prudence. — Johann Kaspar Lavater
Nothing more enhances authority than silence. It is the crowning virtue of the strong, the refuge of the weak, the modesty of the proud, the… — Charles de Gaulle
Invulnerable to time, dedicated to the messianic happiness of thinking for us, knowing that we knew that he would not take any decision for us… — Gabriel Garcia Marquez
The great must submit to the dominion of prudence and of virtue, or none will long submit to the dominion of the great. — Edmund Burke
Self-denial is not a virtue; it is only the effect of prudence on rascality. — George Bernard Shaw
The prudence of the best heads is often defeated by tenderness of the best hearts. — Henry Fielding
Nothing more unqualified the man to act with prudence than a misfortune that is attended with shame and guilt. — Jonathan Swift
It is not from reason and prudence that people marry, but from inclination. — Samuel Johnson
An ounce of prudence is worth a pound of cleverness. — Baltasar Gracian
Rashness attends youth, as prudence does old age. — Marcus Tullius Cicero

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