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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.
He is forever poised between a cliché and an indiscretion.
He is forever poised between a cliché and an indiscretion.
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.
Perish discretion when it interferes with duty
Perish discretion when it interferes with duty
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.
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.
The better part of valour is discretion.
The better part of valour is discretion.
Never say "oops" in the operating room.
Never say "oops" in the operating room.
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.
