Quote by John Milton
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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Prudence is a rich, ugly, old maid courted by incapacity. – William Blake

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