No man is worth his salt who is not ready at all times to risk his well-being, to risk his body, to risk his life, in a great cause.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
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.
No man is poor who does not think himself so. But if in a full fortune with impatience he desires more, he proclaims his wants and his beggarly condition.
During the first period of a man's life the greatest danger is not to take the risk.
No man enjoys the true taste of life, but he who is ready and willing to quit it.
The secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.
One secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.
It is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risk everything.
I don't believe in men waiting until they are ready to die before using any of their money for helpful purposes.
Man is born to live and not to prepare to live.
Only when a man will not do some things is he capable of doing great things.