Prudence Quotes

237 quotes by 165 authors

The Iron Rule of prudence for an Istanbulite Woman: If you are as fragile as a tea glass, either find a way to never encounter… — Elif Safak
One word is too often profaned For me to profane it, One feeling too falsely disdain'd For thee to disdain it. One hope too like… — Percy Bysshe Shelley
A Stoic is someone who transforms fear into prudence, pain into transformation, mistakes into initiation, and desire into undertaking. — Nassim Nicholas Taleb
He seemed determines, his resolve unwavering. This would take tact. Prudence. Possible Milk Duds. — Darynda Jones
Iâ€™d relived enough terrible events happening to cautious people to know that prudence wasnâ€™t a guarantee for happiness. — Jeaniene Frost
For it is better, with closed eyes, to follow God as our guide, than, by relying on our own prudence, to wander through those circuitous… — John Calvin
I shifted in my chair as Dad waited for a response. He seemed determined, his resolve unwavering. This would take tact. Prudence. Possibly Milk Duds.… — Darynda Jones
The principal use of prudence, of self-control, is that it teaches us to be masters of our passions, and to so control and guide them… — Rene Descartes
Now there are five matters to which a general must pay strict heed. The first of these is administration; the second, preparedness; the third, determination;… — Unknown Author
To acquire money requires valor, to keep money requires prudence, and to spend money well is an art. — Berthold Auerbach
Prudence reproaches; conscience accuses. — Immanuel Kant
Every day I live I am more convinced that the waste of life lies in the love we have not given, the powers we have… — Mary Cholmondeley
Learning options will indeed mushroom for business students and leaders, but it will take prudence and shrewdness to find and utilize the best option. — Warren G. Bennis
The batteries are gradually becoming charged, and if the prudence of the government does not provide an outlet for the currents that are accumulating, some… — Jose Rizal
Prudence is not hesitation, procrastination, or moderation. It is not driving in the middle of the road. It is not the way of ambivalence, indecision,… — John Ortberg
Romance is a bird that will not sing in every bush, and love-affairs, however devoted the sentiments that inspire them, are often so business-like in… — Edward Frederic Benson
The prudence of the best heads is often defeated by the tenderness of the best hearts. — Henry Fielding
In matters of conscience, first thoughts are best. In matters of prudence, last thoughts are best. — Robert Hall
Hear the words of prudence, give heed unto her counsels, and store them in thine heart; her maxims are universal, and all the virtues lean… — Akhenaton
Running back-to-back races requires a certain tactical prudence. Going too hard in any one race might jeopardize your performance in another. Maintaining proper hydration and… — Dean Karnazes

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