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Albert EinsteinThe world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.

—  Albert Einstein, 1879-1955, German-Jewish physicist

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Friedrich NietzscheThe true man wants two things: danger and play. For that reason he wants woman, as the most dangerous plaything.

—  Friedrich Nietzsche, 1844-1900, German philosopher

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Albert EinsteinOur entire much-praised technological progress, and civilization generally, could be compared to an axe in the hand of a pathological criminal.

—  Albert Einstein, 1879-1955, German-Jewish physicist

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Friedrich NietzscheVivere pericolosamente.

To live dangerously.

—  Friedrich Nietzsche, 1844-1900, German philosopher

     (the phrase in its Italian version was popularized by Mussolini)

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NapoleonThe greatest danger occurs at the moment of victory.

—  Napoleon, 1769-1821, French Emperor

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John KennedyWhen written in Chinese, the word crisis is composed of two characters: one represents danger, and the other represents opportunity.

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

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Friedrich NietzscheThe sick are the greatest danger for the healthy; it is not from the strongest that harm comes to the strong, but from the weakest.

—  Friedrich Nietzsche, 1844-1900, German philosopher

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Niccolò MachiavelliNever was anything great achieved without danger.

—  Niccolò Machiavelli, 1469-1527, Italian political philosopher

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Winston ChurchillDanger: if you meet it promptly and without flinching, you will reduce the danger by half. Never run away from anything. Never!

—  Winston Churchill, 1874-1965, British Prime Minister, Nobel 1953

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Winston ChurchillNothing in life is so exhilarating as to be shot at without result.

—  Winston Churchill, 1874-1965, British Prime Minister, Nobel 1953

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Thomas JeffersonI believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies.

—  Thomas Jefferson, 1749-1826, American President [1801-1809]

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Arthur ClarkeThey could not eat it, and it could not eat them; therefore it was not important.

—  Arthur Clarke, 1917-2008, British Sci-Fi writer

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William ShakespeareDelays have dangerous ends.

—  William Shakespeare, 1564-1616, English poet & playwright ‐ Henry IV

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OvidAgamemnon escaped with his life from land battles and sea storms, then fell to his wife.

—  Ovid, 43 BC-17 AD, Roman poet

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Philip SidneyA true knight is fuller of bravery in the midst, than in the beginning of danger.

—  Philip Sidney, 1554-1586, English poet & courtier

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Elbert HubbardAn idea that is not dangerous is not worthy of being called an idea at all.

—  Elbert Hubbard, 1856-1915, American writer

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Kurt VonnegutThe best jokes are dangerous, and dangerous because they are in some way truthful.

—  Kurt Vonnegut, 1922-2007, American writer

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William ShakespeareYond Cassius has a lean and hungry look; He thinks too much: such men are dangerous.

—  William Shakespeare, 1564-1616, English poet & playwright ‐ Julius Caesar

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Victor HugoGreat perils have this beauty, that they bring to light the fraternity of strangers.

—  Victor Hugo, 1802-1885, French writer

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Joseph ConradI have wrestled with death. It is the most unexciting contest you can imagine.

—  Joseph Conrad, 1857-1924, British-Polish writer

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John DrydenShe feared no danger, for she knew no sin.

—  John Dryden, 1631-1700, English poet

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Robert Oxton BoltDoin' nothing's a dangerous occupation.

—  Robert Oxton Bolt, 1924-1955, British playwright

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Karl LagerfeldFashion is ephemeral, dangerous and unfair.

—  Karl Lagerfeld, 1933-2019, German fashion designer

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Arthur Conan DoyleThere is danger for him who taketh the tiger cub, and danger also for whoso snatches a delusion from a woman.

—  Arthur Conan Doyle, 1859-1930, British writer

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Gertrude SteinNothing is really so very frightening when everything is so very dangerous.

—  Gertrude Stein, 1874-1946, American writer

Giordano BrunoIf the butterfly wings its way to the sweet light that attracts it, it's only because it doesn't know that the fire can consume it.

—  Giordano Bruno, 1548-1600, Italian monk & philosopher

Nikos KazantzakisA cliff full of flowers is the body of the woman.

—  Nikos Kazantzakis, 1883-1957, Greek writer

Joseph JoubertAll passions love what feeds them. Fear loves the idea of ​​danger.

—  Joseph Joubert, 1754-1824, French author of maxims

John SteinbeckAn ocean without unnamed monsters would be like sleep without dreams.

—  John Steinbeck, 1902-1968, American writer, Nobel 1962

William FaulknerBe scared. You can't help that. But don’t be afraid. Ain’t nothing in the woods going to hurt you unless you corner it, or it smells that you are afraid.

—  William Faulkner, 1897-1962, American writer, Nobel 1949

Edgar Allan PoeI have, indeed, no abhorrence of danger, except in its absolute effect – in terror.

—  Edgar Allan Poe, 1809-1849, American writer

Arthur Conan DoyleDo you know anything on earth which has not a dangerous side if it is mishandled and exaggerated?

—  Arthur Conan Doyle, 1859-1930, British writer

Simone WeilHuman existence is so fragile a thing and exposed to such dangers that I cannot love without trembling.

—  Simone Weil, 1909-1943, French philosopher

Alvin TofflerThe first rule of survival is clear: Nothing is more dangerous than yesterday’s success.

—  Alvin Toffler, 1928-2016, American writer & futurist

Helen KellerAvoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.

—  Helen Keller, 1880-1968, American writer

Personal Stories

AnonymousThe sword of Damocles hangs above Pandora’s box.

—  Anonymous

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Latin Quotes

Latin phraseThe poison is in the tail.

In cauda venenum.

—  Latin phrase

     (for something that looks harmless, but is actually bad or dangerous)

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Funny Quotes

Terry PratchettHe’d been wrong, there was a light at the end of the tunnel, and it was a flamethrower.

—  Terry Pratchett, 1948-2015, British writer

Ashleigh BrilliantIf you value your safety, avoid holy places founded in the name of peace and brotherhood.

—  Ashleigh Brilliant, 1933-, British cartoonist & epigrammatist

Ancient Greek

AesopHe who is close to Zeus is close to thunder.

Ο εγγύς Διός, εγγύς κεραυνού.

—  Aesop, 620-560 BC, Ancient Greek fabulist

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PlutarchWrong timing is very dangerous.

Έχει κίνδυνον η ακαιρία μέγαν.

—  Plutarch, 47-120 AD, Ancient Greek historian

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Ancient Greek proverbA friend knows his friend in danger.

Ο φίλος τον φίλον εν κινδύνοις γιγνώσκει.

—  Ancient Greek proverb

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Proverbs

Chinese proverbHe who rides a tiger is afraid to dismount.

—  Chinese proverb

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