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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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For neither man nor angel can discern hypocrisy, the only evil that walks invisible, except to God alone. – John Milton

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The stars, that nature hung in heaven, and filled their lamps with everlasting oil, give due light to the misled and lonely traveller. – John Milton

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

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

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