Pietro Metastasio Quotes

The man who knows when not to act is wise. To my mind bravery if forethought.

If the impulse to daring and bravery is too fierce and violent, stay it with guidance and instruction.

When anger rushes unrestrained to action, like a hot steed, it stumbles on its way. The man of thought strikes deepest and strikes safely.

It is a wise man who knows where courage ends and stupidity begins.

I have a lot of faith in President Obama. The thing that seems to be true of him is that he doesn't speak when you would expect him to speak. He's very measured in his response to things. He likes to get all the facts first before he shoots his mouth off. It makes me crazy; it makes a lot of people crazy.

Perfect reason flees all extremity, and leads one to be wise with sobriety.

Neither anger nor fury shall find lodging in their minds, and all their words and actions should be marked with calm deliberation.

Be not moved alone by heated arguments and thoughts of revenge! These are for the young. We are young no longer; let us think well, and give counsel as old men!

There is great strength in acting boldly but there is also great strength in not acting if the time is not right.

Zeal should not outrun discretion.

Silence is the sanctuary of prudence.

Prudent, cautious self-control is wisdom's root.

Wise to resolve, and patient to perform.

Step with care and great tact, and remember that Life's a Great Balancing Act.

Silence at the proper season is wisdom, and better than any speech.

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be.

You must be wise, but not too wise.

It's a wise thing to hold back.

I would rather stop too soon than too late.

He who hesitates is sometimes saved.

I really believe my greatest service is in the many unwise steps I prevent.

It ain't a bad plan to keep still occasionally even when you know what you're talking about.

Prudence is but experience, which equal time, equally bestows on all men, in those things they equally apply themselves unto.

There's a real wisdom to not saying a thing.