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There is nothing more imprudent than excessive prudence.
There is nothing more imprudent than excessive prudence.
Good nature without prudence, is foolishness
Good nature without prudence, is foolishness
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.]
Wisely, and slow. They stumble that run fast.
Wisely, and slow. They stumble that run fast.
I prefer silent prudence to loquacious folly.
[Lat., Malo indisertam prudentiam, quam loquacem stultitiam.]
I prefer silent prudence to loquacious folly.
[Lat., Malo indisertam prudentiam, quam loquacem stultitiam.]
He that fights and runs away will live to fight another day.
He that fights and runs away will live to fight another day.
Prudence is a rich, ugly old maid wooed by incapacity.
Prudence is a rich, ugly old maid wooed by incapacity.
Prudence is an attitude that keeps life safe, but does not often make it happy.
Prudence is an attitude that keeps life safe, but does not often make it happy.
Prudence is a rich ugly old maid courted by Incapacity.
Prudence is a rich ugly old maid courted by Incapacity.
