Quotes about Risk

Next time, ask: What's the worst that will happen? Then push yourself a little further than you dare.

Walking on water requires feet of faith.

The greatest weight a bird gives up when preparing to fly is fear.

You must walk on water, especially if you don't know how to swim.

The sky's dangers offer the eagle more opportunities than the nest's comfort.

Startups often have to do dubious things.

In seeking comfort, we generally find a quiet corner in life where there is a minimum of conflict, and then we are afraid to step out of that seclusion.

People who make no mistakes lack boldness and the spirit of adventure. They are the brakes on the wheels of progress.

Throw your heart over the fence and the rest will follow

Once when Stonewall Jackson planned a daring attack, one of his generals fearfully objected, saying, "I am afraid of this" or "I fear that …" Putting his hand on his timorous subordinate's shoulder, Jackson said, "General, never take counsel of your fears.

Opportunity may knock only once but temptation leans on the door bell

The only people who never tumble are those who never mount the high wire.