nothing

NOTH'ING, n. [no and thing.]

1. Not any thing; not any being or existence; a word that denies the existence of any thing; non-entity; opposed to something. The world was created from nothing.

2. Non-existnce; a state of annihilation.

3. Not any thing; not any particular thing, deed or event. Nothing was done to redeem our character. He thought nothing done, while any thing remained to be done.

A determination to choose nothing is a determination not to choose the truth.

4. No other thing.

Nothing but this will entitle you to God's acceptance.

5. No part, portion, quantity or degree. The troops manifested nothing of irresolution in the attack.

Yet had his aspect nothing of severe.

6. No importance; no value; no use.

Behold, ye are of nothing, and your work of naught. Isaiah 41.

7. No possession of estate; a low condition.

A man that from very nothing is grown to an unspeakable estate.

8. A thing of no proportion to something, or of trifling value or advantage.

The charge of making the ground, and otherwise, is great, but nothing to the profit. 

SCRIPTURES:

 

• 1 Corinthians 7:19

  19 Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God.
  

• Isaiah 40:17

  17 All nations before him are as nothing; and they are counted to him less than nothing, and vanity.
  

• 1 Timothy 6:7

  7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
  

• Jacob 5:35

  35 And it came to pass that the Lord of the vineyard said unto his servant: The tree profiteth me nothing, and the roots thereof profit me nothing so long as it shall bring forth evil fruit.
  

• 2 Corinthians 12:11

  11 I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing.
  

• Helaman 8:25

  25 But behold, ye have rejected the truth, and rebelled against your holy God; and even at this time, instead of laying up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where nothing doth corrupt, and where nothing can come which is unclean, ye are heaping up for yourselves wrath against the day of judgment.
  

• 2 Nephi 30:17

  17 There is nothing which is secret save it shall be revealed; there is no work of darkness save it shall be made manifest in the light; and there is nothing which is sealed upon the earth save it shall be loosed.
  

• Alma 36:21

  21 Yea, I say unto you, my son, that there could be nothing so exquisite and so bitter as were my pains. Yea, and again I say unto you, my son, that on the other hand, there can be nothing so exquisite and sweet as was my joy.
  
  QUOTES:
  
  
  A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.
  George Bernard Shaw
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A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.
George Bernard Shaw 

Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!
Audrey Hepburn 

The truth is you don't know what is going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride, and nothing is guaranteed.
Eminem 


Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player, that struts and frets his hour upon the stage, and then is heard no more; it is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.
William Shakespeare 

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.
Helen Keller 

Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.
Thomas Jefferson 

PERSONAL DEFINITION:
 I think that it the word NOTHING pretty much says it in it's name.
 NO-THING
The word nothing can be quite confusing though, because if there IS nothing, then sinse it IS then it can BE, and if it can BE, then nothing really isn't nothing, it's something, but if nothing is something, then is there no such thing as nothing? Or maybe it's the other way around and there is no such thing as anything?
But maybe nothing is just a non existant word in itself, and when we say it, we're not really saying anything at all, because we're saying nothing!
Or maybe it's just a word that represents ZERO, but if it represents it, than it must be SOMETHING, but it can't be something if it's nothing!
Rather confusing, but cool! In my opinian. :)

prudence

PRU'DENCE, n. [L. prudentia.] Wisdom applied to practice.

Prudence implies caution in deliberating and consulting on the most suitable means to accomplish valuable purposes, and the exercise of sagacity in discerning and selecting them. Prudence differs from wisdom in this, that prudence implies more caution and reserve than wisdom, or is exercised more in foreseeing and avoiding evil, than in devising and executing that which is good. It is sometimes mere caution or circumspection.

Prudence is principally in reference to actions to be done, and due means, order, season and method of doing or not doing.

• Doctrine and Covenants 89:11

  11 Every herb in the season thereof, and every fruit in the season thereof; all these to be used with prudence and thanksgiving.
  

• Proverbs 8:12

  12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
  

• Ephesians 1:8

  8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
  

• 2 Chronicles 2:12

  12 Huram said moreover, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the Lord, and an house for his kingdom.
  

• Abraham 3:21

  21 I dwell in the midst of them all; I now, therefore, have come down unto thee to declare unto thee the works which my hands have made, wherein my wisdom excelleth them all, for I rule in the heavens above, and in the earth beneath, in all wisdom and prudence, over all the intelligences thine eyes have seen from the beginning; I came down in the beginning in the midst of all the intelligences thou hast seen.
  
  Quotes:
  
  

 It is by the goodness of God that in our country we have those three unspeakably precious things: freedom of speech, freedom of conscience, and the prudence never to practice either of them.
Mark Twain 

In matters of conscience, first thoughts are best. In matters of prudence, last thoughts are best.
Robert Hall 

Prudence is a rich, ugly, old maid courted by incapacity.
William Blake 

Genius always gives its best at first; prudence, at last.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca 

Liberalism is trust of the people tempered by prudence. Conservatism is distrust of the people tempered by fear.
William E. Gladstone 

Do not trust all men, but trust men of worth; the former course is silly, the latter a mark of prudence.
Democritus 

Prudence is but experience, which equal time, equally bestows on all men, in those things they equally apply themselves unto.
Thomas Hobbes 

Prudence is but experience, which equal time, equally bestows on all men, in those things they equally apply themselves unto.
Thomas Hobbes 

Hear the words of prudence, give heed unto her counsels, and store them in thine heart; her maxims are universal, and all the virtues lean upon her; she is the guide and the mistress of human life.
Akhenaton 

Philanthropic humility is necessary if a giver is to do more good than harm, but it is not sufficient - philanthropic prudence is also needed.
Marvin Olasky 

Let no one trust so entirely to natural prudence as to persuade himself that it will suffice to guide him without help from experience.
Francesco Guicciardini 

I will talk and act, not on my knees, but with prudence.
Lech Walesa 
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Personal Definition:

 I think prudence means to think before you act, and to be very careful in what you do, and to be aware of details, and to examine all possibilities before you make a decision

I think that it's the opposite of 'acting on impulse'. 

To be cautious. :)

impulse IM'PULSE, n. im'puls. [L. impulsus, from impello. See Impel.] 1. Force communicated; the effect of one body acting on another. Impulse is the effect of motion, and is in proportion to the quantity of matter and velocity of the impelling body. 2. Influence acting on the mind; motive. These were my natural impulses for the undertaking. 3. Impression; supposed supernatural influence on the mind. Meantime, by Jove's impulse, Mezentius armed, Succeeded Turnus--

SCRIPTURES:

• 2 Nephi 2:26

  26 And the Messiah cometh in the fulness of time, that he may redeem the children of men from the fall. And because that they are redeemed from the fall they have become free forever, knowing good from evil; to act for themselves and not to be acted upon, save it be by the punishment of the law at the great and last day, according to the commandments which God hath given.

  • James 1:23-24

    23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto aman beholding his natural face in a glass:
     24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.
    
    
    
    
    Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.
    Abraham Lincoln 
    
    One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar.
    Helen Keller 
    Love is not a mere impulse, it must contain truth, which is law.
    Rabindranath Tagore 
    
    It is happy for you that you possess the talent of flattering with delicacy. May I ask whether these pleasing attentions proceed from the impulse of the moment, or are they the result of previous study?
    Jane Austen 
    
    
    If the impulse to daring and bravery is too fierce and violent, stay it with guidance and instruction.
    Xun Zi 
    
    Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse.
    Henry Van Dyke 
    
    Nature is at work. Character and destiny are her handiwork. She gives us love and hate, jealousy and reverence. All that is ours is the power to choose which impulse we shall follow.
    David Seabury 
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    Personal Definition:
    I think when you have an impulse, it means like you have an urge, or a strong desire to act on something, but you want to act before you think.
    Words that describe impulse: Instinct, urge, want, quick action.