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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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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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Discretion is being able to raise your eyebrow instead of your voice.

Discretion is being able to raise your eyebrow instead of your voice.

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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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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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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 closed mouth catches no flies.

A closed mouth catches no flies.

by French Proverb Found in: Discretion Quotes,
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Question your grace the late ambassadors,
With what great state he heard their embassy,
How well supplied read more

Question your grace the late ambassadors,
With what great state he heard their embassy,
How well supplied with noble counsellors,
How modest in exception, and withal
How terrible in constant resolution,
And you shall find his vanities forespent
Were but the outside of the Roman Brutus,
Covering discretion with a coat of folly;
As gardeners do with ordure hide those roots
That shall first spring and be most delicate.

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The better part of valor is discretion, in the which better part
I have saved my life.

The better part of valor is discretion, in the which better part
I have saved my life.

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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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