ОСТОРОЖНОСТЬ МАТЬ МУДРОСТИ

Не is wise who is cautiousCf: Caution is the eldest child of wisdom (Am.). Discretion is the mother of other virtues (Br.). An ounce of discretion is worth a pound of knowledge (Am.). An ounce of discretion is worth a pound of learning (Br.). An ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit (Am., Br.)