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Prudence is the virtue by which we discern what is proper to do un

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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To be blind is not miserable; not to be able to bear blindness, that is miserable. – John Milton

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This is the month, and this the happy morn, wherein the Son of heavens eternal King, of wedded Maid and Virgin Mother born, our great redemption from above did bring. – John Milton

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Prudence is an attitude that keeps life safe, but does not often make it happy. – Samuel Johnson

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Chance fights ever on the side of the prudent. – Euripides

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