Discretion is the perfection of reason, and a guide to us in all the duties of life.
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"Discretion is the perfection of reason, and a guide to us in all the duties of life." — Walter Scott
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About Walter Scott
Walter Scott was a Novelist from Kingdom of Great Britain (1771–1832).
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Who said "Discretion is the perfection of reason, and a guide to us in all the duties of…"?
This quote is attributed to Walter Scott, a Novelist from Kingdom of Great Britain.
When did Walter Scott live?
Walter Scott lived from 1771 – 1832.