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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.
Discretion is being able to raise your eyebrow instead of your voice.
Discretion is being able to raise your eyebrow instead of your voice.
It shew'd discretion, the best part of valor.
It shew'd discretion, the best part of valor.
Perish discretion when it interferes with duty
Perish discretion when it interferes with duty
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.
The better part of valour is discretion.
The better part of valour is discretion.
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.
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.
Let's teach ourselves that honorable stop,
Not to outsport discretion.
Let's teach ourselves that honorable stop,
Not to outsport discretion.