There is nothing more imprudent than excessive prudence.

There is nothing more imprudent than excessive prudence.

Wisely, and slow. They stumble that run fast.

Wisely, and slow. They stumble that run fast.

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

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

Prudence is a rich, ugly old maid wooed by incapacity.

Prudence is a rich, ugly old maid wooed by incapacity.

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.

It is by the goodness of God that in our country we have those three unspeakably precious things: freedom of read more

It is by the goodness of God that in our country we have those three unspeakably precious things: freedom of speech, freedom of conscience, and the prudence never to practice either.

Prudent people are very happy; 'tis an exceeding fine thing, that's certain, but I was born without it, and shall read more

Prudent people are very happy; 'tis an exceeding fine thing, that's certain, but I was born without it, and shall retain to my day of Death the Humour of saying what I think.

'Tis true no lover has that pow'r
T' enforce a desperate amour,
As he that has two read more

'Tis true no lover has that pow'r
T' enforce a desperate amour,
As he that has two strings t' his bow,
And burns for love and money too.

For chance fights ever on the side of the prudent.

For chance fights ever on the side of the prudent.