Thomas Morton Quotes

It may be taken for granted that, rash as Americans usually are, when they are prudent, there is good reason for it.

The enlightened ruler is heedful, and the good general full of caution.

Every step of life shows much caution is required.

I am really cautious about what I say and do.

A time of historic change is no time for recklessness.

I'm always careful to even guess, at any juncture, about things before we do them.

I only change things where I know about a situation. I'd never change just for change.

Circumspection and caution are part of wisdom.

What do we tell our children? Haste makes waste. Look before you leap. Stop and think. Don't judge a book by its cover. We believe that we are always better off gathering as much information as possible and spending as much time as possible in deliberation.

People think I'm crazy and reckless but I'm absolutely not... I'm soooo safe and soooo careful and I won't do anything that feels like I could break something.

Unrestrained zeal to make the world better could make it worse. Promoting democracy must be undertaken with humility, care, and wisdom.

I won't jump two-footed into something without really thinking about it.

Caution is the eldest child of wisdom.

The eye of prudence may never shut.

You have to really think about things before you do them.

We have to be careful in how we use this light shined on us.

Before you act, consider; when you have considered, tis fully time to act.

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

I'm trying to keep a level head. You have to be careful out in the world. It's so easy to get turned.

I always think 12 times before saying anything.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulty.

The cautious seldom err.

Don’t hurry to legislate.

Force without wisdom fall of its own weight.