It is a military maxim that ‘fortune may fail us, but a prudent conduct never will.’ At the same time, some of the most brilliant victories have been obtained by a daring stroke.
—Maj Gen William Heath, Revolutionary War veteran (Unknown artist; Public Domain)

Prudence and daring are not necessarily at odds with one another. A well-disciplined life interspersed with calculated, daring strokes of action can yield remarkable results.
—Mike Hazell