He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
He that leaveth nothing to chance will do few things ill, but he will do very few things.
The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently; but he is willing, in great crises, to give even his life - knowing that under certain conditions it is not worthwhile to live.
He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts.
He that fails in his endeavors after wealth or power will not long retain either honesty or courage.
That man is prudent who neither hopes nor fears anything from the uncertain events of the future.
He who asks of life nothing but the improvement of his own nature... is less liable than anyone else to miss and waste life.
Just as he who gives his life to serve a great idea is admirable, he who avails himself of a great idea to serve his personal hopes of glory and power is abominable, even if he too risks his life.
The paradox of courage is that a man must be a little careless of his life even in order to keep it.
He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life.
That man is not truly brave who is afraid either to seem or to be, when it suits him, a coward.