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Prudence is not hesitation, procrastination, or moderation. It is not driving in the middle of the road. It is not the way of ambivalence, indecision, or safety.

John Ortberg

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John Ortberg
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: May 5
Author
Psychologist
Theologian
Rockford
Illinois
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Hesitation
Procrastination
Prudence
Moderation
Driving
Safety
Road
Ambivalence
Middle
Indecision

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