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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.

Quote by Francis Bacon about good, good luck, order, word

Arms in the hands of citizens may be used at individual discretion... in private self-defense.

Quote by John Adams about self-control

Great is our admiration of the orator who speaks with fluency and discretion.

Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero about admiration

Every man has a certain sphere of discretion which he has a right to expect shall not be infringed by his neighbours. This right flows from the very nature of man.

Quote by William Godwin about rightness, man, nature

One can pass on responsibility, but not the discretion that goes with it.

Quote by Benvenuto Cellini about opinion