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

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

Get Estates may venture more. Little Boats must keep near Shore.

Get Estates may venture more. Little Boats must keep near Shore.

Better is to bow than breake.

Better is to bow than breake.

Precaution is better than cure.
[Lat., Praestat cautela quam medela.]

Precaution is better than cure.
[Lat., Praestat cautela quam medela.]

The first years of man must make provision for the last.

The first years of man must make provision for the last.

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.

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.