Discretion Quotes

Perish discretion when it interferes with duty.

He that hears much, and speaks not all, shall be welcome both in bower and hall.

A man with great talents, but void of discretion, is like Polyphemus in the fable, strong and blind, endued with an irresistible force, which for want of sight is of no use to him.

One can pass on responsibility, but not the discretion that goes with it.

Judgment is not upon all occasions required, but discretion always is.

I have noticed that nothing I have never said ever did me any harm.