92 Quotes About Prudence

The problem with preparing for the worst is that that has the power to attract the worst.

Our long wanderings have made a man out of him, too. They have not only strengthened his frame and hardened his constitution, but they have given stability to his character. He is thoughtful and prudent, and his advice will always be valuable, while of his courage I have no doubt.

L'amour est un sentiment indépendant, que la prudence peut faire éviter, mais qu'elle ne saurait vaincre ; et qui, une fois né, ne meurt que de sa belle mort, ou du défaut absolu d'espoir.

He buried his hands in the rich velvet of her hair. “I thought I’d die for wanting you.

Because if I ever get nailed, I don’t want you running out to get the same medicine. Believe me, if it’s you lying out there, I’m gonna make sure you’re alive before I go after you.

Wise men are not pacifists; they are merely less likely to jump up and retaliate against their antagonizers. They know that needless antagonizers are virtually already insecure enough.

Wisdom at the mountain-foot sees farther than intelligence at the mountaintop.

Prudence is precaution, prudence is protection.

If your prudence stops you every time from taking an action, then you are no more prudent, you are frightened.