“Prudence is the virtue by which we discern what is proper to do under various circumstances in time and place”
– John Milton
Definitions:
- Right reason applied to practice (New Advent)
- Skill and good judgement in the use of action (MW)
- Avoiding unnecessary risks in decision making (CAM)
Vices:
- Excess: Overthinking, being unable to take action due to over-analysis of choices
- Deficit: Rashness, taking action with unnecessary risks