Prudence operates on life in the same manner as rules of composition it produces vigilance rather than elevation rather prevents loss than procures advantage and often miscarriages, but seldom reaches either power or honor. (Samuel Johnson)

Prudence operates on life in the same manner as rules of composition it produces vigilance rather than elevation rather prevents loss than procures advantage and often miscarriages, but seldom reaches either power or honor.

Samuel Johnson

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