#prudence

The prudence of the best heads is often defeated by the tenderness of the best hearts. ↗

— Henry Fielding

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I believe in practicing prudence at least once every two or three years. ↗

— Molly Ivins

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Where passion leads or prudence points the way. ↗

— Robert Lowth

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When whisky talks it rarely counsels prudence. ↗

— Anthony McDonald

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His claim to Mars is lawyers' hogwash; as a lawyer myself I need not respect it. ↗

— Robert A. Heinlein

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I will talk and act, not on my knees, but with prudence. ↗

— Lech Walesa

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In matters of conscience, first thoughts are best. In matters of prudence, last thoughts are best. ↗

— Robert Hall

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Liberalism is trust of the people tempered by prudence. Conservatism is distrust of the people tempered by fear. ↗

— William E. Gladstone

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We must expect reverses, even defeats. They are sent to teach us wisdom and prudence, to call forth greater energies, and to prevent our falling into greater disasters. ↗

— Robert E. Lee

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One column of truth cannot hold an institution of ideas from falling into ignorance. It is wiser that a person of prudence and purpose save his strength for battles that can be won. ↗

— Bryant H. McGill

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