discretion is the better part of valour

discretion is the better part of valor

Caution is more important than bravery. The expression emphasizes the importance of being cautious and reserving acts of bravery for when they are actually needed. I know you want to try that risky skateboard jump, but remember that discretion is the better part of valor.See also: better, discretion, of, part

discretion is the better part of valour

it's better to avoid a dangerous situation than to confront it. proverbSee also: better, discretion, of, part, valour

diˌscretion is the ˌbetter part of ˈvalour

(British English) (American English diˌscretion is the ˌbetter part of ˈvalor) (saying) you should avoid danger and not take unnecessary risksThis comes from Shakespeare’s play Henry IV.See also: better, discretion, of, part, valour