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I find it's as hard to live down an early triumph as an early indiscretion.
I find it's as hard to live down an early triumph as an early indiscretion.
Discretion is being able to raise your eyebrow instead of your voice.
Discretion is being able to raise your eyebrow instead of your voice.
Be not too tame neither, but let your own discretion be your
tutor. Suit the action to the word, read more
Be not too tame neither, but let your own discretion be your
tutor. Suit the action to the word, the word to the action, with
this special observance, that you o'erstep not the modesty of
nature.
Perish discretion when it interferes with duty
Perish discretion when it interferes with duty
Never say "oops" in the operating room.
Never say "oops" in the operating room.
Discretion of speech is more than eloquence; and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than read more
Discretion of speech is more than eloquence; and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than to speak in good words or in good order.
The better part of valor is discretion, in the which better part
I have saved my life.
The better part of valor is discretion, in the which better part
I have saved my life.
It shew'd discretion, the best part of valor.
It shew'd discretion, the best part of valor.
Think how many blameless lives are brightened by the blazing indiscretions of other people.
Think how many blameless lives are brightened by the blazing indiscretions of other people.
