The proximity of a desirable thing tempts one to overindulgence. On that path lies danger.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
There is something attractive about taking risks.
Well, you've got to be known for something. The danger of extreme versatility is that you don't spring to mind for anything.
Constant exposure to dangers will breed contempt for them.
The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain.
When the danger is great, one must not run away.
Everybody knows if you are too careful you are so occupied in being careful that you are sure to stumble over something.
The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark.
The torment of precautions often exceeds the dangers to be avoided. It is sometimes better to abandon one's self to destiny.
Danger is part of my job. It's always there, but you can't think about it too much otherwise you start to be too slow.
There is less danger in fearing too much than too little.