Caution

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CAUTION: Hasten slowly. (Augustus Caesar, founder of the Roman Principate and considered the first Roman Emperor, controlling the Roman Empire from 27 BCE until his death, 63 BCE--14 AD)

CAUTION: Little boats should keep near shore. (Benjamin Franklin, as one of the Founders of the U.S., he was a leading author, printer, politician, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat 1706-1790)

CAUTION: Among mortals, second thoughts are wisest. (Euripides, ancient Greek dramatist, c. 480--c. 406 BCE)

CAUTION: Be slow of tongue and quick of eye. (Miguel de Cervantes, Spanish writer who authored Don Quixote, one of the most translated books in the world, 1547-1616)

CAUTION: Drink nothing without seeing it, sign nothing without reading it. (Spanish proverb)

CAUTION: It is a good thing to learn caution by the misfortunes of others. (Syrus, Greek son (of and Apollo and Synope) after whom the Syrians are named)

CAUTION: If your lips would keep from slips, five things to observe with care are: To whom you speak, of whom you speak, and how, and when, and where. (Unknown source)

CAUTION: Caution is the eldest child of wisdom. (Victor Hugo, French novelist, poet, and dramatist, 1802-1885)

CAUTION: In baiting a mousetrap with cheese, always leave room for the mouse. (Saki, [AKA Hector Hugh Monro], British writer considered as a master of the short story, 1870-1916)