“Beware of rashness, but with energy and sleepless vigilance go forward and give us victories”
– Abraham Lincoln
Definitions:
- Alertly watchful, especially to avoid danger (MW)
- Being very careful to notice things, esp. signs of danger (CAM)
Vices:
- Excess: Paranoia, the inability to relax
- Deficit: Lack of ability to focus, being unaware