An ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit. (Mieder 2006, p. 906)
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Meaning · English
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “An ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit. (Mieder 2006, p. 906)” mean?
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
Is “An ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit. (Mieder 2006, p. 906)” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.