Ayelet Waldman

I tend to approach giving interviews with the same sense of circumspection and restraint as I approach my writing. That is to say, virtually none. When asked what I made of blogs like my own, blogs written by parents about their children, I said, 'A blog like this is narcissism in its most obscene flowering.

Israeli Novelist

Isoroku Yamamoto

The example afforded before the Great War by Germany - which, if only it had exercised forbearance for another five or ten years, would by now be unrivaled in Europe - suggests that the task facing us now is to build up our strength calmly and with circumspection.

Japanese Admiral

Holly Hunter

Sometimes you have to marinate instead of making a quick decision. I appreciate my instincts, but my instincts can be dead wrong. Circumspection can give you time.

American Actress

I appreciate my instincts, but my instincts can be dead wrong. Circumspection can give you time.

Used when someone is being very thoughtful to make wise decisions.

Decision Making

Often used in formal or political contexts where decisions can have major consequences.

Politically Sensitive

Highlights an attempt to avoid mistakes or negative outcomes.

Circumspection

Decision Making

Politically Sensitive

Risk Avoidance

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