English Explanatory Dictionary

discretion is the better part of valour

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. It is often wise to refrain from seemingly brave, but dangerous, speech or action.

Word forms

discretion is the better part of valour discretion is the better part of valor

Etymology

Alteration of "The better part of valour is discretion," spoken by Falstaff in Shakespeare's Henry IV, Act V, Scene 4.

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