Omar Torrijos Herrera Quotes

Before you act, consider; when you have considered, tis fully time to act.

Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.

I pick and choose my battles, but I overthink everything because I have to think about everything.

You have to really think about things before you do them.

Few things are brought to a successful issue by impetuous desire, but most by calm and prudent forethought.

The strokes of the pen need deliberation as much as the sword needs swiftness.

If there is time to reflect, slowing down is likely to be a good idea.

They are circumspect to do their actions by advise and councell, and not rashly or inconsiderately

Something that I tell myself every morning when I wake up is like: "Think it over, take the time to think it over." I don't like spontaneity, there you go. I'm wary of it.

Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so, execute with vigour.

No one is more liable to make mistakes than he who acts only on reflexion.

Think hard before you begin, then enter the work.

Do nothing till thou hast well considered the end of it.

By playing at Chess then, we may learn... First: Foresight. Second: Circumspection. Third: Caution.

What is really a stretch to me is to make quick decisions.

Great effort is required to arrest decay and restore vigor. One must exercise proper deliberation, plan carefully before making a move, and be alert in guarding against relapse following a renaissance.

A blunder at the right moment is better than cleverness at the wrong time.

Settle all things, both great and small, by consultation. Without prior consultation, take no important step.

Do you think it’s wise, darling? You know you’ve got to rule this afternoon.

Work all by counsel and you shall not rue.

The challenge of our times is to leave nothing to chance.

Sometimes you have to marinate instead of making a quick decision. I appreciate my instincts, but my instincts can be dead wrong. Circumspection can give you time.

PM Modi believes in detailed planning through extensive consultation. He is an example as a listener - no interruptions, no urgent phone calls, no distractions; he absorbs every input. He doesn't hesitate to say he needs more inputs, another round of briefing, or more time to mull over.

Being prudent does not mean being fearful.

I only take pleasure in making a break if I've made the correct decision.