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There is nothing more imprudent than excessive prudence.
There is nothing more imprudent than excessive prudence.
It is always good
When a man has two irons in the fire.
It is always good
When a man has two irons in the fire.
Get Estates may venture more. Little Boats must keep near Shore.
Get Estates may venture more. Little Boats must keep near Shore.
Good nature without prudence, is foolishness
Good nature without prudence, is foolishness
According to her cloth she cut her coat.
According to her cloth she cut her coat.
He is a dangerous fellow, keep clear of him. (That is: he has
hay on his horns, showing he read more
He is a dangerous fellow, keep clear of him. (That is: he has
hay on his horns, showing he is dangerous.)
[Lat., Faenum habet in cornu, longe fuge.]
If thou art terrible to many, then beware of many.
[Lat., Multis terribilis, caveto multos.]
If thou art terrible to many, then beware of many.
[Lat., Multis terribilis, caveto multos.]
I consider it a mark of great prudence in a man to abstain from threats or any contemptuous expressions, for read more
I consider it a mark of great prudence in a man to abstain from threats or any contemptuous expressions, for neither of these weaken the enemy, but threats make him more cautious, and the other excites his hatred, and a desire to revenge himself
If a wise man behaves prudently, how can he be overcome by his enemies? Even a single man, by right read more
If a wise man behaves prudently, how can he be overcome by his enemies? Even a single man, by right action, can overcome a host of foes.
