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.

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.

Never say "oops" in the operating room.

Never say "oops" in the operating room.

A closed mouth catches no flies.

A closed mouth catches no flies.

I find it's as hard to live down an early triumph as an early indiscretion.

I find it's as hard to live down an early triumph as an early indiscretion.

Perish discretion when it interferes with duty

Perish discretion when it interferes with duty

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

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

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.

The better part of valour is discretion.

The better part of valour is discretion.