7 Pillars of Wisdom 11

Prudence is the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason. The prudent see danger and takes refuge and hides himself. The simple keep going and suffer for it. The simple believe anything and inherit folly. A fool shows his annoyance or anger, blurts out foolish words, exposes his folly, is deceitful and refuses discipline or authority. The prudent accepts correction and is crowned with knowledge.