PRUDENCE

PRUDENCE / noun / (pronunc.: PRUE-dense)

Defined (Webster's Ninth, & dictionary.com)

1) The ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason;
2) Discretion in practical affairs; Careful in one's conduct;
3) Wisdom in handling practical matters; exercising good-judgment or commonsense;
4) Skill and good-judgement in the use of resources;
5) Caution/circumspection as to danger or risk;
6) Marked by wisdom or judiciousness...

Would be nice, huh? (#4!) Also note: No "GUT" in ANY of those definitions! Nothin' else, Herb.

(Next week: competence!)