English Proverb or Saying Quotes

Take ye counsel together in all matters, inasmuch as consultation is the lamp of guidance which leadeth the way, and is the bestower of understanding.

Where there is no counsel, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety

And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.

Where no counsel is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.

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

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

Better take counsel early than repent late.

Good counsel is good for him that will do thereafter.

There is not only a right thing to do. There is a right time to do it.

Discretion--humble as it seems, it has often brought about successes in which talent failed and genius did not succeed. Discretion in the great affairs of the world does wonders, and safety depends frequently and is chiefly derived from it....

Always follow good counsels.

Thrée maie a kepe counsayle, if two be away.

Do nothing till thou hast well considered the end of it.

Get good counsel before you begin; and when you have decided, act promptly.

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

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

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

Search well and be wise, nor believe that self-willed pride will ever be better than good counsel.

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

Silence and reserve will give anyone a reputation for wisdom.

Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.

Where two take counsel there is no lack of plans.

No man is so foolish but he may sometimes give another good counsel, and no man so wise that he may not easily err if he takes no other counsel than his own. He that is taught only by himself has a fool for a master.

Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.

Wise men don't need advice. Fools won't take it.