discretion is the better part of valour

短语

别名

discretion is the better part of valor

释义与例句

prov.
  1. 1.

    It is often wise to refrain from seemingly brave, but dangerous, speech or action.

词源

Alteration of "The better part of valour is discretion," spoken by Falstaff in Shakespeare's Henry IV, Act V, Scene 4.

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