Discretion Quote by Torquato Tasso
![“They make their fortune who are stout and wise, Wit rules the heavens, discretion guides the skies. [Lat., Che sovente addivien che'l saggio e'l forte. Fabro a se stesso e di beata sorte.]” quote by Torquato Tasso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dde/torquato-tasso-21954_discretion_they-make-their-fortune-who-are-stout-an_1783964.jpg)
“They make their fortune who are stout and wise, Wit rules the heavens, discretion guides the skies. [Lat., Che sovente addivien che'l saggio e'l forte. Fabro a se stesso e di beata sorte.]”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, possibly 16th‑century Italian verse, date unknown
Fortune favors those who are both brave and wise; intellect governs the heavens while prudence directs the heavens.
In simple terms: Courage and wisdom bring success; intellect and caution guide outcomes.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate both bravery and wisdom.
Themes
courage
wisdom
fortune
Mood
motivational
strategic
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- military planning
- personal risk‑taking
- entrepreneurship
Key Concepts
virtue
leadership
strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- What balance of bravery and wisdom do you practice?
- How does prudence affect your decisions?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on traits may neglect luck and external factors.
![“Women have tongues of craft, and hearts of guile, They will, they will not; fools that on them trust; For in their speech is death, hell in their smile. [It., Femmina e cosa garrula e fallace: Vuole e disvuole, e folle uom chi sen fida, Si tra se volge.]” quote by Torquato Tasso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/39c/torquato-tasso-21954_communication_women-have-tongues-of-craft-and-hearts-o_782153.jpg)
![“Horror itself in that fair scene looks gay, And joy springs up e'en in the midst of fear. [It., Bello in si bella vista anco e l'orrore, E di mezzo la tema esce il diletto.]” quote by Torquato Tasso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a4e/torquato-tasso-21954_fairs_horror-itself-in-that-fair-scene-looks-g_1312566.jpg)
![“A fool is he that comes to preach or prate, When men with swords their right and wrong debate. [It., Chi conta i colpi e la dovuta offesa, Mentr' arde la tenzon, misura e pesa?]” quote by Torquato Tasso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/55a/torquato-tasso-21954_debate_a-fool-is-he-that-comes-to-preach-or-pra_1474992.jpg)
![“Forgiveness is the best part of valor...Discretion is easy. It's finding the courage to forgive yourself and others that is hard. [Acheron]” quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c73/sherrilyn-kenyon-25_courage_forgiveness-is-the-best-part-of-valor-di_34880.jpg)
