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There is nothing more imprudent than excessive prudence.
There is nothing more imprudent than excessive prudence.
The prudence of the best heads is often defeated by the tenderness of the best hearts
The prudence of the best heads is often defeated by the tenderness of the best hearts
Better is to bow than breake.
Better is to bow than breake.
Yes, I had two strings to my bow; both golden ones, egad! and
both cracked.
Yes, I had two strings to my bow; both golden ones, egad! and
both cracked.
Get Estates may venture more. Little Boats must keep near Shore.
Get Estates may venture more. Little Boats must keep near Shore.
Wisely, and slow. They stumble that run fast.
Wisely, and slow. They stumble that run fast.
Precaution is better than cure.
[Lat., Praestat cautela quam medela.]
Precaution is better than cure.
[Lat., Praestat cautela quam medela.]
The prudence of the best heads is often defeated by the tenderness of the best of hearts.
The prudence of the best heads is often defeated by the tenderness of the best of hearts.
He who does not stretch himself according to the coverlet finds
his feet uncovered.
[Ger., Wer sich nicht read more
He who does not stretch himself according to the coverlet finds
his feet uncovered.
[Ger., Wer sich nicht nach der Decke streckt,
Dem bleiben die Fusse unbedeckt.]
