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VALOR, n. A soldierly compound of vanity, duty and the gambler's hope.

VALOR, n. A soldierly compound of vanity, duty and the gambler's hope.

by Ambrose Bierce Found in: Valor Quotes,
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Perish discretion when it interferes with duty

Perish discretion when it interferes with duty

by Hannah Moore Found in: Discretion Quotes,
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As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which
is without discretion.

As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which
is without discretion.

by Bible Found in: Discretion Sayings, General Sayings,
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Valor consists in the power of self recovery.

Valor consists in the power of self recovery.

by Ralph Waldo Emerson Found in: Valor Quotes,
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Discretion is the polite word for hypocrisy

Discretion is the polite word for hypocrisy

by Christine Keeler Found in: Discretion Quotes,
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Nay, but do so then; and look you, he may come and go between you
both; and in any read more

Nay, but do so then; and look you, he may come and go between you
both; and in any case have a nay-word, that you may know one
another's mind, and the boy never need to understand anything;
for 'tis not good that children should know any wickedness. Old
folks, you know, have discretion, as they say, and know the
world.

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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.

by Francis Bacon, Sr. Found in: Discretion Quotes,
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A sound discretion is not so much indicated by never making a mistake as by never repeating it.

A sound discretion is not so much indicated by never making a mistake as by never repeating it.

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Valour that parleys is near yielding.

Valour that parleys is near yielding.

by George Herbert Found in: Valor Quotes,
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