Now is not the time for Canadians to be sanctimonious. It is time for us to be prudent and active.
Fraud and deceit are anxious for your money. Be informed and prudent.
Prudent, cautious self-control is wisdom's root.
In circumstances as dark as these, it becomes us, as Men and Christians, to reflect that whilst every prudent measure should be taken to ward off the impending judgments,. . . at the same time all confidence must be withheld from the means we use; and reposed only on that God rules in the armies of Heaven, and without His whole blessing, the best human counsels are but foolishness.
It may be taken for granted that, rash as the Americans are, when they are prudent there is good reason for it.
A prudent speculator never argues with the tape. Markets are never wrong, opinions often are.
Never self-possessed, or prudent, love is all abandonment.
No better relation than a prudent and faithful friend.
We have observed for thirty centuries that a large nose is a sign on the door of our face that says 'Herein dwells a man who is intelligent, prudent, courteous, affable, noble-minded and generous'. A small nose is a cork on the bottle of the opposite vices.
In honesty you have to admit to a wise man that prayer is not for the wise, not for the prudent, not for the sophisticated. Instead it is for those who recognize that in face of their deepest needs, all their wisdom is quite helpless. It is for those who are willing to persist in doing something that is both childish and crucial.
Prudent is he who can keep silent that part of truth which may be untimely, and by not speaking it, does not spoil the truth of what he said.
Do not always be thinking of attack! Moves that safeguard your position are often far more prudent.
Armed forces abroad are of little value unless there is prudent counsel at home
Obviously, the US does not want a shooting war with North Korea. But there has to be some path out of this situation that is also presented that is peaceful. We have sanctions, we have deterrence, but the third leg of any resolution to this problem has to be dialogue. It seems prudent for the US to not only threaten North Korea, but to also offer a way forward.
It is very well to say "be prudent, be careful, try to know each other. " But how are you to know each other?
I'm a very circumspect and prudent person, and I eliminate danger as far as it can be done.
In respect to foresight and firmness, the people are more prudent, more stable, and have better judgement than princes.
Nature is a gentle guide, but not more sweet and gentle than prudent and just.
As we have been continuously counseled for more than 60 years, let us have some food set aside that would sustain us for a time in case of need. But let us not panic nor go to extremes. Let us be prudent in every respect. And, above all, my brothers and sisters, let us move forward with faith in the Living God and His Beloved Son.
It is a remarkable circumstance in reference to cunning persons that they are often deficient not only in comprehensive, far-sighted wisdom, but even in prudent, cautious circumspection.