Marie Antoinette

It would be doing me great injustice to think that I have any feeling of indifference to my country; I have more reason than anyone to feel, every day of my life, the value of the blood which flows in my veins, and it is only from prudence that at times I abstain from showing how proud I am of it.

French Royalty

Akhenaton

Hear the words of prudence, give heed unto her counsels, and store them in thine heart; her maxims are universal, and all the virtues lean upon her; she is the guide and the mistress of human life.

Egyptian Statesman

Robert E. Lee

We must expect reverses, even defeats. They are sent to teach us wisdom and prudence, to call forth greater energies, and to prevent our falling into greater disasters.

American General

Robert Peel

But after this natural burst of indignation, no man of sense, courage, or prudence will waste his time or his strength in retrospective reproaches or repinings.

English Leader

Marvin Olasky

Philanthropic humility is necessary if a giver is to do more good than harm, but it is not sufficient - philanthropic prudence is also needed.

American Educator

M. S. Swaminathan

The future of food security will depend on a combination of the ecological prudence of the past and the technological advances of today.

Indian Scientist

Francesco Guicciardini

Let no one trust so entirely to natural prudence as to persuade himself that it will suffice to guide him without help from experience.

Italian Historian

Omar N. Bradley

If we continue to develop our technology without wisdom or prudence, our servant may prove to be our executioner.

Luc de Clapiers

You must rouse into people's consciousness their own prudence and strength, if you want to raise their character.

French Writer

Smriti Irani

Indian Politician

Think of prudence as making choices that prevent future problems in everyday situations.

Practical Application

Prudence is a balanced approach, not extreme caution that stops you from taking any action.

Not Overcautious

Prudence is seen favorably as it suggests rationality and responsibility in decision-making.

Positive Connotation

Prudence in this context involves smart planning and spending to achieve financial security or goals.

Resource Management

Being prudent means thinking ahead and saving now for needs that may arise later.

Future Focused

Prudence involves taking steps to prevent problems or danger, especially when there's uncertainty.

Avoiding Trouble

Use prudence when the outcome is unpredictable to minimize potential negative consequences.

In Uncertainty

The application of prudence can depend on the situation; it's not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Context Specific

 situations may no doubt deserve to be preferred to others but none of them can be desert none of them can deserve to be pursued with that passionate ardor which drives us to violate the rules either of prudence or of justice or to corrupt the

The surprising science...

 are not without prudence. And that a moment's negligence can lead to the dissolution of happiness in a lifetime. Take care with each step and do nothing in haste.

Prudence

Practical Application

Not Overcautious

Positive Connotation

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