Cardinal Virtues: Prudence Prudence is defined, per the Merriam-Webster dictionary, as having the ability to govern oneself & discipline oneself with reason ; the exercise of good judgement as it relates to resources. Another definition is being careful in our decision making. Saint Thomas Aquinas believed that prudence was the first virtue of all of them & Aristotle believed that prudence shows us to judge, correctly, what is right or wrong. Islam teaches us that having a lack of prudence is reckless. Imam Ali teaches that when we are cautious in our decisions in the face of anger, we prevail, & we should be quick to reward those who are good. Like Islam, Hinduism also teaches us to......See More