Quote by Publilius Syrus
Nothing can be done quickly and prudently at the same time. - Publ

Nothing can be done quickly and prudently at the same time. – Publilius Syrus

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Art has a double face, of expression and illusion, just like science has a double face: the reality of error and the phantom of truth. – Publilius Syrus

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It is no less a feat to keep what you have, than to increase it. In one there is chance, the other will be a work of art. – Ovid

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Prudent people are very happy; tis an exceeding fine thing, thats certain, but I was born without it, and shall retain to my day of Death the Humour of saying what I think. – Mary Wortley Montagu

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The prudence of the best heads is often defeated by the tenderness of the best of hearts. – Henry Fielding

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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. – Henry de Bracton

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