Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon Quotes

Do you think it’s wise, darling? You know you’ve got to rule this afternoon.

Before we acquire great power we must acquire wisdom to use it well

In matters of conscience, first thoughts are best. In matters of prudence, last thoughts are best.

I've learned people are watching, so don't do nothing stupid.

It's a wise thing to hold back.

The rest is a mere matter of detail, to be settled with judgment, discretion, and caution.

Have regard not merely to what is permissible but especially to what is expedient.

Good counsel is good for him that will do thereafter.

Work all by counsel and you shall not rue.

An important quality for a President of the United States is to make decisions and live with the consequences of them

Always follow good counsels.

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

Don't bite till you know if it's bread or stone.

Take care not to begin anything of which you may repent.

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

My original opinion still stands. I don't think he should have put it out.

When you encounter seemingly good advice that contradicts other seemingly good advice, ignore them both.

I just try to be the same guy I've always been. Calm, collected, and being a good decision-maker and delivering the ball to the right guys.

Never open the door to a lesser evil, for other and greater ones invariably slink in after it.

Silence is foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.

The time comes upon every public man when it is best for him to keep his lips closed.

As we must account for every idle word, so must we account for every idle silence.

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

My family comes first, and you have to be in charge to be able to protect that. You have to be the one who says no or you don't have a life, which is what I found out the first time.

Wit is a dangerous weapon, even to the possessor, if he knows not how to use it discreetly.