Quotes about Risk
The greatest weight a bird gives up when preparing to fly is fear.
— Matshona Dhliwayo
You must walk on water, especially if you don't know how to swim.
— Matshona Dhliwayo
The sky's dangers offer the eagle more opportunities than the nest's comfort.
— Matshona Dhliwayo
Startups often have to do dubious things.
— Paul Graham
People who make no mistakes lack boldness and the spirit of adventure. They are the brakes on the wheels of progress.
— Norman Vincent Peale
Throw your heart over the fence and the rest will follow
— Norman Vincent Peale
Once when Stonewall Jackson planned a daring attack, one of his generals fearfully objected, saying, "I am afraid of this" or "I fear that …" Putting his hand on his timorous subordinate's shoulder, Jackson said, "General, never take counsel of your fears.
— Norman Vincent Peale
Opportunity may knock only once but temptation leans on the door bell
— Oprah Winfrey
The only people who never tumble are those who never mount the high wire.
— Oprah Winfrey
Know this for sure: When you get the chance, go for it.
— Oprah Winfrey
The very essence of romance is uncertainty. If ever I get married, I'll certainly try to forget the fact.
— Oscar Wilde
I'm fixin to go do somethin dumbern hell but I'm goin anyways. If I dont come back tell Mother I love her. Your mother's dead Llewelyn. Well I'll tell her myself then.
— Cormac McCarthy