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    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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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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I have seen the day of wrong through the little hole of
discretion, and I will right myself like read more

I have seen the day of wrong through the little hole of
discretion, and I will right myself like a soldier.

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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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A lover without discretion is no lover at all.

A lover without discretion is no lover at all.

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By placing discretion in the hands of an official to grant or deny a license, such a statute creates a read more

By placing discretion in the hands of an official to grant or deny a license, such a statute creates a threat of censorship that by its very existence chills free speech.

by Harry A. Blackmun Found in: Discretion Quotes,
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It shew'd discretion, the best part of valor.

It shew'd discretion, the best part of valor.

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Discretion of speech is more than eloquence; and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than read more

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.

by Francis Bacon, Sr. 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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As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which
is without discretion.

As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which
is without discretion.

by Bible Found in: Discretion Sayings, General Sayings,
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