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    Discretion of speech is more than eloquence; and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than to speak in good words or in good order.

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A lover without discretion is no lover at all.

A lover without discretion is no lover at all.

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Nay, but do so then; and look you, he may come and go between you
both; and in any read more

Nay, but do so then; and look you, he may come and go between you
both; and in any case have a nay-word, that you may know one
another's mind, and the boy never need to understand anything;
for 'tis not good that children should know any wickedness. Old
folks, you know, have discretion, as they say, and know the
world.

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Never say "oops" in the operating room.

Never say "oops" in the operating room.

by Dr. Leo Troy Found in: Discretion Quotes,
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Let's teach ourselves that honorable stop,
Not to outsport discretion.

Let's teach ourselves that honorable stop,
Not to outsport discretion.

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Be not too tame neither, but let your own discretion be your
tutor. Suit the action to the word, read more

Be not too tame neither, but let your own discretion be your
tutor. Suit the action to the word, the word to the action, with
this special observance, that you o'erstep not the modesty of
nature.

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Discretion is the polite word for hypocrisy

Discretion is the polite word for hypocrisy

by Christine Keeler Found in: Discretion Quotes,
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Perish discretion when it interferes with duty

Perish discretion when it interferes with duty

by Hannah Moore Found in: Discretion Quotes,
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Think how many blameless lives are brightened by the blazing indiscretions of other people.

Think how many blameless lives are brightened by the blazing indiscretions of other people.

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A sound discretion is not so much indicated by never making a mistake as by never repeating it.

A sound discretion is not so much indicated by never making a mistake as by never repeating it.

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