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Yet, we believe that that's probably the vigilance of...

Yet, we believe that that's probably the vigilance of Iraqi security forces and some of our proactive measures the night before probably saved lives.

Quote by John Abizaid about prudence, force, security, night

There is, indeed, nothing that so much seduces reason...

There is, indeed, nothing that so much seduces reason from vigilance, as the thought of passing life with an amiable woman.

Quote by Samuel Johnson about prudence, reason, woman, thinking, nothing, life

Prudence is the art of controlling the risk.

Prudence is the art of controlling the risk.

Quote by Alexandru Paleologu about art, prudence, risk, magic

A prudent question is one-half of wisdom.

A prudent question is one-half of wisdom.

Quote by Francis Bacon about prudence, question, wisdom

With regard to donations always expect the most from...

With regard to donations always expect the most from prudent people, who keep their own accounts.

Quote by Joseph Addison about nation, prudence, people

Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is...

Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is but common prudence to see our way out before we venture in.

Quote by Aesop about love, prudence, common sense

To look back is to relax one's vigil.

To look back is to relax one's vigil.

Quote by Bette Davis

Rashness belongs to youth; prudence to old age.

Rashness belongs to youth; prudence to old age.

Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero about prudence, olderness, youth, age, old

I believe in practicing prudence at least once every two...

I believe in practicing prudence at least once every two or three years.

Quote by Molly Ivins about prudence

There are goods so opposed that we cannot seize both, ...

There are goods so opposed that we cannot seize both, but, by too much prudence, may pass between them at too great a distance to reach either.

Quote by Samuel Johnson about prudence

Don’t ever try and joke around with a cop when you are transporting 8+ guns and 1000+ rounds of ammo to or from a Club called, Vigilante Colt Justice Shooting Club.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about cowboys, police, joke, justice

Under the above mentioned laws always try substituting -...

Under the above mentioned laws always try substituting - Old Western Texas Poets Sonneteer Society for Vigilante Colt Justice Shooting Club.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about cowboys, poets, justice, society, old, olderness

More firm and sure the hand of courage strikes, when it...

More firm and sure the hand of courage strikes, when it obeys the watchful eye of caution.

Quote by James Thomson about courage, prudence

Nothing requires more prudence than the truth.

Nothing requires more prudence than the truth.

Quote by Baltasar Gracian y Morales about truth, prudence, nothing

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