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Discretion is the better part of valour

Although a brave man is better than a coward, caution is often better than rashness.

Tom might say to Harry: ‘I dare you walk along the edge of that cliff.’

Harry might reply: ‘Why should I risk my life just to prove that I’m brave? Don’t forget that discretion is the better part of valour.’

 

See also:

  • Better bend than break
  • He that fights and runs away may live to fight another day
  • One pair of heels is often worth two pairs of hands

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