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Benjamin FranklinIf you know how to spend less than you get, you have the philosopher's stone.

—  Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, American politician & writer

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AristotleAny one can get angry — that is easy — or give or spend money; but to do this to the right person, to the right extent, at the right time, with the right motive, and in the right way, that is not for every one, nor is it easy.

—  Aristotle, 384-322 BC, Ancient Greek philosopher

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Victor FranklLive as if you were living for the second time and as if you had made a lot of mistakes the first time.

—  Victor Frankl, 1905-1997, Austrian neurologist

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Jules RenardPrudence is a euphemism for fear.

—  Jules Renard, 1864-1910, French writer

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Dr. Thomas FullerIt is Wit to pick a Lock, and steal a Horse ; but it is Wisdom to let it alone

—  Dr. Thomas Fuller, 1654-1734,  English physician and adage collector

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Benjamin FranklinBeware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship.

—  Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, American politician & writer

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Thomas HobbesFor Prudence, is but Experience; which equal time, equally bestows on all men, in those things they equally apply themselves unto.

—  Thomas Hobbes, 1588-1679, English philosopher

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Honoré de BalzacMost men of action believe in fate and most men of thought believe in prudence.

—  Honoré de Balzac, 1799-1850, French writer

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John KennedyThe time to repair the roof is when the sun is shinning.

—  John Kennedy, 1917-1963, American President [1961-1963]

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Baltasar GracianLet the first impulse pass, wait for the second.

—  Baltasar Gracian, 1601-1658, Spanish writer

Baltasar GracianIt is better to sleep on things beforehand than lie awake about them afterward.

—  Baltasar Gracian, 1601-1658, Spanish writer

Joseph JoubertChance generally favors the prudent.

—  Joseph Joubert, 1754-1824, French author of maxims

Antoine RivarolIn life as in chess, you can give up a tower, but not the queen.

—  Antoine Rivarol, 1753-1801, French author of maxims

Jean RostandScience had better not free the minds of men too much, before it has tamed their instincts.

—  Jean Rostand, 1894-1977, French scientist & philosopher

Donald RumsfeldNever assume the other fellow will not do something you wouldn’t do.

—  Donald Rumsfeld, American politician

ChanakyaSex in privacy; boldness; storing away useful items; watchfulness; and not easily trusting others; these five things are to be learned from a crow.

—  Chanakya, 370-280 π.X., Indian teacher & philosopher

ChanakyaA wise man should not reveal his loss of wealth, the vexation of his mind, the misconduct of his own wife, base words spoken by others, and disgrace that has befallen him.

—  Chanakya, 370-280 π.X., Indian teacher & philosopher

ChanakyaConsider again and again the following: the right time, the right friends, the right place, the right means of income, the right ways of spending, and from whom you derive your power.

—  Chanakya, 370-280 π.X., Indian teacher & philosopher

ChanakyaDo not stay for a single day in a place where these five do not exist: a rich man, a king, a Brahman who knows the Vedas, a river and a doctor.

—  Chanakya, 370-280 π.X., Indian teacher & philosopher

Robert Louis StevensonThere is a strong feeling in favour of cowardly and prudential proverbs.

—  Robert Louis Stevenson, 1850-1894, Scottish writer

Henri JeansonPrudence is the modesty of cowards.

—  Henri Jeanson, 1900-1970, French critic & columnist

Philip DickWhen you are crazy you learn to keep quiet.

—  Philip Dick, 1928-1982, American sci-fi writer

Cesare PaveseI am the captain of my destiny, I do not abandon the ship in hard times, But, I do have sense enough not to go down with the ship.

—  Cesare Pavese, 1908-1950, Italian writer

Latin Quotes

Latin phraseWhen in doubt, abstain.

In dubio abstine.

—  Latin phrase

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Ancient Greek

DemocritusThe prudence of the father is the greatest commandment for the children.

Πατρός σωφροσύνη μέγιστον τέκνοις παράγγελμα.

—  Democritus, 470-370 BC, Ancient Greek philosopher

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AesopSpeak to a tyrant as little as possible or as pleasantly as possible.

Ομιλείν δυνάστῃ... ως ήκιστα ή ως ήδιστα.

—  Aesop, 620-560 BC, Ancient Greek fabulist

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Chilon of SpartaDo not let your tongue outrun your mind.

Η γλώσσα σου μη προτρεχέτω του νου.

—  Chilon of Sparta, 6th cent. BC, one of the 7 sages of Ancient Greece

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SolonPrudence is different from the other virtues as much as vision is different from the other senses.

Τοσούτω διαφέρει η φρόνησις των άλλων αρετών, όσω η όρασις των άλλων αισθήσεων.

—  Solon, 630-560 BC, Ancient Greek lawmaker & philosopher

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MenanderPrudence is a depository of virtue.

Ταμιείον εστί αρετής η σωφροσύνη.

—  Menander, 4th cent. BC, Ancient Greek dramatist (New Comedy)

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PlutarchThe prudent stay away from hatred and anger.

Σώφρονος ανδρός έχθραν φυλάττεσθαι και οργήν.

—  Plutarch, 47-120 AD, Ancient Greek historian

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HesiodIt will not always be summer, build barns.

Ουκ αεί θέρος εσσείται, ποιείσθε καλιάς.

—  Hesiod, 7th cent. BC, Ancient Greek poet ‐ Works and Days -503

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Proverbs

International proverbPeople who live in glass houses should not throw stones.

—  International proverb

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Chinese proverbDig the well before you are thirsty.

—  Chinese proverb

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French proverbDon't put a finger between the tree and the bark.

—  French proverb

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English proverbAn ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

—  English proverb

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