Discretion is the polite word for hypocrisy.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I cannot and do not live in the world of discretion, not as a writer, anyway. I would prefer to, I assure you - it would make life easier. But discretion is, unfortunately, not for novelists.
Discretion is not the better part of biography.
Politeness, n: The most acceptable hypocrisy.
Discretion of speech is more than eloquence, and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than to speak in good words, or in good order.
Philosophy is nothing but discretion.
Depart from discretion when it interferes with duty.
Yield nothing to love that is denied to discretion.
Every man has a certain sphere of discretion which he has a right to expect shall not be infringed by his neighbours. This right flows from the very nature of man.
Discretion is the perfection of reason, and a guide to us in all the duties of life.
Discretion is nothing other than the sense of justice with respect to the sphere of the intimate contents of life.