Prudence
- Caution in practical affairs; discretion or circumspection.
I heard an exchange on TV when I was in my teens: “Is this wise?” “If you have to ask the question, probably not.” Vindication! I’m famous for being square, but the accurate term Prudent, thank you very much. :) When starting the negligence section of Torts 1, Prof W described the first part of the test: “What bad can happen, and if it happens, how bad it is gonna be?” An approach eminently useful even in mild everyday form. Prudence isn’t about being timid, a follower, or unwilling to risk. Rather, it’s about counting the cost before taking action and deciding whether or not a logically possible consequence is worth it compared to the payoff. If it is, then by all means proceed. Following are excellent illustrations of people practicing prudence, or wishing they had…
Examples of Prudence in Film
- About a Boy
- Flatliners
- Just Between Friends
- little man
- Lost in America
- Stone
- The Contender
- Thirteen Days
“prudence.” The Free Dictionary by Farlex. 18 Dec. 2011. <http://www.thefreedictionary.com/prudence>.
Libra, INTP, English Major, 
Back from a seriously scary health relapse in mid-October and returning to action. Kudos to my patient friends and colleagues, you're the best. New programs and more unrolling this year, here's to 2012!
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