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Quote by Samuel Johnson
Prudence operates on life in the same manner as rule of compositio

Prudence operates on life in the same manner as rule of composition; it produces vigilance rather than elevation; rather prevents loss than procures advantage; and often miscarriages, but seldom reaches either power or honor. – Samuel Johnson

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Money and time are the heaviest burdens of life, and… the unhappiest of all mortals are those who have more of either than they know how to use. – Samuel Johnson

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I would not give half a guinea to live under one form of government other than another. It is of no moment to the happiness of an individual. – Samuel Johnson

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There is nothing more imprudent than excessive prudence. – Charles Caleb Colton

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Prudence is the virtue by which we discern what is proper to do under various circumstances in time and place. – John Milton

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

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All enterprises that are entered into with indiscreet zeal may be pursued with great vigor at first, but are sure to collapse in the end. – Tacitus

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