Quotes on Discretion

Discretion of speech is more than eloquence, and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than to speak in good words, or in good order.

Author: Francis Bacon

Notable talents are not necessarily connected with discretion.

Author: Junius

Discretion is the polite word for hypocrisy.

Author: Christine Keeler

Depart from discretion when it interferes with duty.

Author: Hannah More

The first duty of a state is to see that every child born therein shall be well housed, clothed, fed and educated till it attains years of discretion.

Author: John Ruskin

Philosophy is nothing but discretion.

Author: John Selden

Judgment is not upon all occasions required, but discretion always is.

Author: Philip Stanhope

A true friend is the one who will always help you move...the dead body when you said, 'I know a spot deeper than this.'

Author: Joan Wells