9 Metaphors for caution

" "Yes," said Iola, laughing, "they say 'caution is the parent of safety.'

The 'caution' is the sum deposited by an undergraduate with the College Bursar or Steward as a security for the payment of his 'battells' or account.

Her kindliness of heart could surprise no one; her generosity was nothing strange; her caution, her industry, her courage, her gentleness, were not traits to which her character had been a stranger hitherto.

Extreme caution was our cue, therefore, and Marble and I separated, seemingly each to take his repose with a perfect understanding on all these points.

This caution, common to very pure-minded women, is undoubtedly the outcome of their modesty, but it does not permit them to be generous.

All these shutters were now closed by command of the captain, in order to conceal the lights that would be flickering through the different garrets; and so far had caution become a habit, that Maud seldom exposed her person at night, near the loop, with the shutter open.

Why, you poor, one-horned yearling, d'you think there's anybody in Eldara man enough to get fresh with me?" Bert retreated a step; caution was a moving element in his nature.

And a while later, when Trove heard Darrel say that caution was the only friend of weakness, he understood him perfectly.

Percy often tells me I should be more careful; but my dear Percy's wonderful caution, that has helped to make him what he is, is a thing that no mere reckless woman can hope to emulate.

9 Metaphors for  caution