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The effect of sailing is produced by a judicious arrangement of the sails to the direction of the wind. ↗

— William Falconer

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It is not by augmenting the capital of the country, but by rendering a greater part of that capital active and productive than would otherwise be so, that the most judicious operations of banking can increase the industry of the country. ↗

— Adam Smith

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It would be judicious to act with magnanimity towards a prostrate foe. ↗

— Zachary Taylor

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Judicious absence is a weapon. ↗

— Charles Reade

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