Deliberation, n.: The act of examining one's bread to determine which side it is buttered on. Votes: 6
Ambrose BierceLife is not long, and too much of it must not pass in idle deliberation how it shall be spent. Votes: 4
Samuel JohnsonThe strokes of the pen need deliberation as much as the sword needs swiftness. Votes: 2
Julia Ward HoweThere is sometimes only a very fine line between deliberation and procrastination. Votes: 0
Paul Allen WalkerOur wisdom and deliberation for the most part follow the lead of chance. Votes: 0
Michel de MontaigneWe must give lengthy deliberation to what has to be decided once and for all. Votes: 0
Publilius SyrusSloths move at the speed of congressional debate but with greater deliberation and less noise. Votes: 0
P. J. O'RourkeIn the conduct of life we make use of deliberation to justify ourselves in doing what we want to do. Votes: 0
W. Somerset Maugham