Prudent Quotes

188 Prudent quotes by 153 unique authors

When the final result is expected to be a compromise, it is often prudent to start from an extreme position. — John Maynard Keynes
A man may be accused of cowardice for fleeing away from all manner of physical dangers but when things supernatural, insubstantial and inexplicable threaten not… — Susan Hill
All the same, I should like it all plain and clear," said he obstinately, putting on his business manner (usually reserved for people who tried… — J.R.R. Tolkien
Run from what's comfortable. Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious. I have tried prudent planning long enough. From… — Unknown Author
I never knew an early-rising, hard-working, prudent man, careful of his earnings, and strictly honest who complained of bad luck. — Henry Ward Beecher
If only we try to live sincerely, it will go well with us, even though we are certain to experience real sorrow, and great disappointments,… — Vincent Van Gogh
Hope drives us to invent new fixes for old messes, which in turn create ever more dangerous messes. Hope elects the politician with the biggest… — Margaret Atwood
I spent some time back in Mexico at 16 because my parents thought it would be prudent for me to learn Spanish, because I held… — Lupita Nyong'o
The Israelis should understand that it is in their long-term interest to have a democratic Egypt as a neighbor, and that it is prudent to… — Mohamed ElBaradei
If we lived within our means - by being prudent - the 7 billion people in the world could have everything they needed. Global politics… — Jose Mujica
An empire that extends itself selectively is just being prudent about its own limitations. A republic that supports democratization selectively is another matter. — Noah Feldman
One of the most perplexing political questions of the late 20th century is how new democracies should punish deposed dictators and their associates. Victims cry… — Stephen Kinzer
It may be taken for granted that, rash as Americans usually are, when they are prudent, there is good reason for it. — Jules Verne
Prudent dullness marked him for a mayor. — Charles Churchill
And by a prudent flight and cunning save A life which valour could not, from the grave. A better buckler I can soon regain, But… — Archilochus
It behooves a prudent person to make trial of everything before arms. — Jean Racine
Minor league umpires are evaluated in their respective leagues each year and rated numerically. This enables umpires to know where they stand and helps them… — Jim Evans
If slavery, limited as it yet is, now threatens to subvert the Constitution, how can we as wise and prudent statesmen, enlarge its boundaries and… — William H. Seward
It is only prudent never to place complete confidence in that by which we have even once been deceived. — Rene Descartes
We all have our problems and we are working to find a solution to ours and also to help the eurozone. We expect that other… — Mariano Rajoy
When George W. Bush picked Dick Cheney, it was a reassuring sign that the Texas governor would have an experienced, prudent voice at his side. — Jeff Greenfield
Woe unto them that draw iniquity with cords of vanity, and sin as it were with a cart rope: That say, Let him make speed,… — Bible
Often the prudent, far from making their destinies, succumb to them. — Voltaire
Glory is a often praised thing because of the way it makes people feel, but Glory is for the weak hearted and actions based on… — Kevan Langley
Life is incomplete without friends. True friends illuminate your life with joy and happiness. No miser and sorrow stay long, if you have true friends.… — Yuvika

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