Nothing can be done quickly and prudently at the same time.

There is nothing more imprudent than excessive prudence.

Men are born with two eyes, but with one tongue, in order that they should see twice as much as they say.

I consider it a mark of great prudence in a man to abstain from threats or any contemptuous expressions, for neither of these weaken the enemy, but threats make him more cautious, and the other excites his hatred, and a desire to revenge himself.

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

It is no less a feat to keep what you have, than to increase it. In one there is chance, the other will be a work of art.

The prudence of the best heads is often defeated by the tenderness of the best of hearts.

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.

Rashness belongs to youth; prudence to old age.

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