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It is a good thing to learn caution from the misfortunes of others.
It is a good thing to learn caution from the misfortunes of others.
Of all the thirty-six alternatives, running away is best.
Of all the thirty-six alternatives, running away is best.
Deliberate with caution, but act with decision; and yield with graciousness, or oppose with firmness.
Deliberate with caution, but act with decision; and yield with graciousness, or oppose with firmness.
I have lived in this world just long enough to look carefully the second time into things that I am read more
I have lived in this world just long enough to look carefully the second time into things that I am the most concerned of the first time.
Among mortals second thoughts are wisest.
Among mortals second thoughts are wisest.
Be slow of tongue and quick of eye.
Be slow of tongue and quick of eye.
Caution is the eldest child of wisdom
Caution is the eldest child of wisdom
You must not allow yourself to be advised, cautioned, influenced, persuaded
You must not allow yourself to be advised, cautioned, influenced, persuaded