Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the given proverb:
Discretion is the better part of valour.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → It is wiser to be careful than to take a needless risk.
| Discretion is the better part of valour (given proverb) | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | being careful and knowing when not to take a risk is wiser than being bold without thinking |
| Example | Rahul did not argue with the angry bus conductor. Discretion is the better part of valour, he said later. |