There are goods so opposed that we cannot seize both, but, by too much prudence, may pass between them at too great a distance to reach either.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Economy, prudence, and a simple life are the sure masters of need, and will often accomplish that which, their opposites, with a fortune at hand, will fail to do.
Prudence and compromise are necessary means, but every man should have an impudent end which he will not compromise.
Equality and prosperity shouldn't be seen as enemies of each other, but as partners. One reinforces the other.
Prudence is but experience, which equal time, equally bestows on all men, in those things they equally apply themselves unto.
People do not want what we have in our pockets half as much as they want what is in our hearts. If we combine both, intelligently, however, according to our means, we give wisely and well.
Wealth and compassion are opposites.
Virtue can only flourish among equals.
Prudence is foresight and far-sightedness. It's the ability to make immediate decisions on the basis of their longer-range effects.
If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free; if our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed.
Between two evils, choose neither; between two goods, choose both.