Pervez Musharraf Quotes

There is often, in the affairs of government, more efficiency and wisdom in non-action than in action.

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.

We should not, however, proceed with the adventure simply because we are wound up and cannot stop.

Let your accusations be few in number, even if they be just.

What is permitted is not always wise.

Discretion is a very valuable asset.

Now the thing is not to get into unnecessary quarrels by talking too much and not to indicate any weakness by talking too much; let our actions speak for themselves.

Moderation is a virtue only in those who are thought to have an alternative.

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

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

You must be wise, but not too wise.

I've always believed in having a sense of balance and stealth.

It is well for one to know more than he says.

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

I will talk and act, not on my knees, but with prudence.

Silence and reserve will give anyone a reputation for wisdom.

Not every truth is the better for showing its face undisguised; and often silence is the wisest thing for a man to heed.

It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

Be sure your wisest words are those you do not say.

You know, I have found out in the course of a long public life that the things I did not say never hurt me.

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

Discretion shall preserve you.

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

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

Always be prudent but never hesitant.