Precaution is better than cure. Votes: 5
Precaution is better than a cure. Votes: 3
To keep every cog and wheel is the first precaution of intelligent tinkering. Votes: 3
I always lov'd Precaution, and took care to avoid Dangers. But when a thing was past, I ever had Philosophy to be easie. Votes: 3
For at least another hundred years we must pretend to ourselves and to every one that fair is foul and foul is fair; for foul is useful and fair is not. Avarice and usury and precaution must be our gods for a little longer still. Votes: 3
Maybe we've been taking nova precautions for a red dwarf. Votes: 2
Precautions are always blamed. When successful they are said to be unnecessary. Votes: 2
The chief danger in life is that you may take too many precautions. Votes: 2
Against the disease of writing one must take special precautions, since it is a dangerous and contagious disease. Votes: 2
The terrible thing, the almost impossible thing, is the hand over your whole self--all your wishes and precautions--to Christ. Votes: 2
If one is not going to take the necessary precautions to avoid having parents, one must undertake to bring them up. Votes: 2
The torment of precautions often exceeds the dangers to be avoided. It is sometimes better to abandon one's self to destiny. Votes: 2
When one studies strongly radioactive substances special precautions must be taken. Dust, the air of the room, and one's clothes, all become radioactive. Votes: 2
Whatever truth you contribute to the world will be one lucky shot in a thousand misses. You cannot be right by holding your breath and taking precautions. Votes: 2
PERIPATETIC, adj. Walking about. Relating to the philosophy of Aristotle, who, while expounding it, moved from place to place in order to avoid his pupil's objections. A needless precaution - they knew no more of the matter than he. Votes: 2
There is no doubt the charge was an awful gamble and that no normal precautions were possible. The issue as far as I was concerned had to be left to Fortune or to God - or to whatever may decide these things. I am content and shall not complain. Votes: 2
When a Forsyte was engaged, married, or born, the Forsytes were present; when a Forsyte diedbut no Forsyte had as yet died; they did not die; death being contrary to their principles, they took precautions against it, the instinctive precautions of highly vitalised persons who resent encroachments on their property. Votes: 2
Possess purity in an eminent degree, and jealously preserve this fragrant flower. I earnestly desire to see you shine by the brilliancy of this virtue; be like to angels, and omit no precaution to retain this treasure, which is so easily lost by imprudence. We have this treasure in earthen vessels, says the Apostle. Votes: 2
The aim of every political Constitution, is or ought to be first to obtain for rulers men who possess most wisdom to discern, and most virtue to pursue, the common good of society; and in the next place, to take the most effectual precautions for keeping them virtuous whilst they continue to hold their public trust. Votes: 2
The terrible thing, the almost impossible thing, is to hand over your whole self--all your wishes and precautions--to Christ. But it is far easier than what we are all trying to do instead. For what we are trying to do is to remain what we call "ourselves," to keep personal happiness as our great aim in life, and yet at the same time be "good. Votes: 2
I may say that this is the greatest factor: the way in which the expedition is equipped, the way in which every difficulty is foreseen, and precautions taken for meeting or avoiding it. Victory awaits him who has everything in order, luck, people call it. Defeat is certain for him who has neglected to take the necessary precautions in time, this is called bad luck. Votes: 2
If every conceivable precaution is taken at first, one is often too discouraged to proceed at all. Votes: 1
A minimum precaution: keep your anti-malware protections up to date, and install security updates for all your software as soon as they arrive. Votes: 1
Even though the Koch brothers' businesses put 4.4 million people at risk with pollutants, the Kochs have poured millions into lobbyists' coffers and political contributions to ensure their bottom line stays unchanged by the most basic safety precaution. Votes: 1
I just think more precaution should be taken when I'm inside the pocket. Look at all the replays - I'm on the ground every time. It's unfortunate for myself, it's unfortunate for my team and I'd be lying if I sat here and said I wasn't frustrated right now. Votes: 1
As a precaution, weâre making machines extremely heavy with very tiny legs. Votes: 0
We can easily become as much slaves to precaution as we can to fear. Votes: 0
They have demons on Antarctica?" "Yeah," Ash breathed. "It wasn't always covered by ice, that was just a precaution when they buried them. Votes: 0
You can't protect yourself. No matter how safe you think you are. No matter how much precaution you take, the rodents always find a way in.' (Kiara) Votes: 0
For man, the death of the body is inevitable, and is determined by time and circumstance; but, with proper precaution, the death of the soul may be totally avoided. Votes: 0
It is in vain to hope to guard against events too mighty for human foresight or precaution, and it would be idle to object to a government because it could not perform impossibilities. Votes: 0
Love is not only a feeling, it is also an art. A simple word, a sensitive precaution, a mere nothing reveal to a woman the sublime artist who can touch her heart without withering it. Votes: 0
The last word should be the last word. It is like a finishing touch given to color; there is nothing more to add. But what precaution is needed in order not to put the last word first.
[Rousseau] has not had the precaution to throw any veil over his sentiments; and as he scorns to dissemble his contempt of established opinions, he could not wonder that all the zealots were in arms against him.
Ammu loved her children (of course), but their wide-eyed vulnerability and their willingness to love people who didn't really love them exasperated her and sometimes made her want to hurt them-- just as an education, a precaution.