Proverbs and thoughts (Popular wisdom) "Prudence is sometimes a tortoise and a serpent when it thinks it necessary." Italian Proverb. Based on the Italian saying prudence operates according to the situation. One must act with due celerity, neither too slow, like the tortoise, nor fast, like the snake. In any case, prudence is the maxim with which the wise man acts. I wonder, who would want to resemble a tortoise or a snake? I prefer to be what I am. #proverbs #thoughts #wisdom #prudence. Good morning to all from South America. Have a good day wherever you are. Image by Thomas Loyen on Pixabay