Prudence Quotes
(1 - 10 of 40)He is a dangerous fellow, keep clear of him. (That is: he has
hay on his horns, showing he 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.]
The first years of man must make provision for the last.
The first years of man must make provision for the last.
He that fights and runs away will live to fight another day.
He that fights and runs away will live to fight another day.
One can't get diseases
of Mad Chicken or Mad Pig
by eating tomatoes or
almonds or figs.
One can't get diseases
of Mad Chicken or Mad Pig
by eating tomatoes or
almonds or figs.
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.
It is by the goodness of God that in our country we have those three unspeakably precious things: freedom of 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.
The prudence of the best heads is often defeated by the tenderness of the best of hearts.
The prudence of the best heads is often defeated by the tenderness of the best of hearts.
There is nothing more imprudent than excessive prudence.
There is nothing more imprudent than excessive prudence.
Get Estates may venture more. Little Boats must keep near Shore.
Get Estates may venture more. Little Boats must keep near Shore.
He who does not stretch himself according to the coverlet finds
his feet uncovered.
[Ger., Wer sich nicht 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.]
