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Wisely, and slow. They stumble that run fast.
Wisely, and slow. They stumble that run fast.
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.
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
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.
According to her cloth she cut her coat.
According to her cloth she cut her coat.
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.]
For chance fights ever on the side of the prudent.
For chance fights ever on the side of the prudent.
Precaution is better than cure.
[Lat., Praestat cautela quam medela.]
Precaution is better than cure.
[Lat., Praestat cautela quam medela.]
Better is to bow than breake.
Better is to bow than breake.
