Discretion Quotes

Discretion is the better part of valor. (Henry IV)

He that goes barefoot must not plant thorns.

Questions are never indiscreet: answers sometimes are.

Discretion in speech is more important than eloquence.

And I oft have heard defended – Little said is soonest mended.

If you scatter thorns, don’t go barefoot.

I have never been hurt by anything I didn’t say.

There is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known. (Matthew 10:26)

Absolute discretion is a ruthless master. It is more destructive of freedom than any of man’s other inventions.

Thy friend has a friend, and thy friend’s friend has a friend; be discreet.