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Jean-Luc GodardHe who jumps into the void owes no explanation to those who stand and watch.

—  Jean-Luc Godard, 1930-2022, French film director

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Ralph Waldo EmersonIn skating over thin ice our safety is in our speed.

—  Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803-1884, American philosopher

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NapoleonWar is a lottery in which nations ought to risk nothing but small amounts.

—  Napoleon, 1769-1821, French Emperor

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Niccolò MachiavelliNever was anything great achieved without danger.

—  Niccolò Machiavelli, 1469-1527, Italian political philosopher

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John KennedyThere are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction.

—  John Kennedy, 1917-1963, American President [1961-1963]

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E. M. ForsterThe ends of the earth, the depths of the sea, the darkness of time, you have chosen all three.

—  E. M. Forster, 1879-1970, British writer

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Erica JongAnd the trouble is, if you don't risk anything, you risk even more.

—  Erica Jong, 1942-, American writer

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T. S. EliotOnly those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.

—  T. S. Eliot, 1888-1965, British poet, Nobel 1948

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Jean Jacques RousseauEvery person has a right to risk their own life for the preservation of it.

—  Jean Jacques Rousseau, 1712-1778, Swiss-French philosopher

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T. S. EliotWe must always take risks. That is our destiny.

—  T. S. Eliot, 1888-1965, British poet, Nobel 1948

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Ricky GervaisBeing on the edge isn’t as safe, but the view is better.

—  Ricky Gervais, 1961-, British comedian & screenwriter

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Jim RohnIf you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.

—  Jim Rohn, 1930-2009, American self-help speker

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Peter DruckerA management decision is irresponsible if it risks disaster this year for the sake of a grandiose future.

—  Peter Drucker, 1909–2005, Austrian management guru

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Zig ZiglarThose who won't take a chance don't have a chance.

—  Zig Ziglar, 1926-2012, American self-help writer

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Ray BradburySometimes you just have to jump out the window and grow wings on the way down.

—  Ray Bradbury, 1920-2012, American sci-fi writer

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Mignon McLaughlinMost of us would rather risk catastrophe than read the directions.

—  Mignon McLaughlin, 1913-1983, American magazine editor

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Chuck YeagerYou don’t concentrate on risks. You concentrate on results. No risk is too great to prevent the necessary job from getting done

—  Chuck Yeager, 1923-2020, American pioneer pilot

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George EliotMen outlive their love, but they don’t outlive the consequences of their recklessness.

—  George Eliot, 1819-1880, English writer

Søren KierkegaardTo Dare is to risk losing your foothold for a moment. Not to Dare is to risk losing yourself.

—  Søren Kierkegaard, 1813-1855, Danish philosopher

Søren KierkegaardFor without risk there is no faith, and the greater the risk, the greater the faith.

—  Søren Kierkegaard, 1813-1855, Danish philosopher

Marty RubinDrink freely the wine life offers you and don’t worry how much you spill.

—  Marty Rubin, 1930-1994, Canadian gay activist, author & journalist

Marty RubinTake a wrong turn. Get lost in something you love.

—  Marty Rubin, 1930-1994, Canadian gay activist, author & journalist

Agatha ChristieIf you place your head in a lion's mouth, then you cannot complain one day if he happens to bite it off.

—  Agatha Christie, 1890-1976, British writer

Ancient Greek

EuripidesTo dare the impossible is no mark of a wise man.

Το τολμάν δ' αδύνατ' ανδρός ου σοφού.

—  Euripides, 480-406 BC, Ancient Greek tragedian ‐ Helen

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Proverbs

American proverbNothing ventured, nothing gained.

—  American proverb

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Arabian proverbDon’t open a door that you cannot close.

—  Arabian proverb

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International proverbDo not play with fire.

—  International proverb

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English proverbHe who sups with the Devil should have a long spoon.

—  English proverb

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