prudence
“He who understands the limits of life knows how easy it is to obtain that which removes pain.”
“When you are going to undertake some action, remind yourself of what the action is like.”
“Prudence is a rich ugly old maid courted by Incapacity.”
“Expect poison from the standing water.”
“To give a person an opinion one must first judge well whether that person is of the disposition to receive it or not.”
“Wishing, of all employments, is the worst.”
“Be wise with speed; a fool at forty is a fool indeed.”
“Think naught a trifle, though it small appear; small sands the mountain, moments make the year.”