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"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot."
"So blind is the curiosity by which mortals are possessed, that they often conduct their minds along unexplored routes, having no reason to hope for success, but merely being willing to risk the experiment of finding whether the truth they seek lies there."
"Courage is the main quality of leadership, in my opinion, no matter where it is exercised. Usually it implies some risk — especially in new undertakings."
"A management decision is irresponsible if it risks disaster this year for the sake of a grandiose future."
"There's something liberating about not pretending. Dare to embarrass yourself. Risk.
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"If the art of war were nothing but the art of avoiding risks, glory would become the prey of mediocre minds.... I have made all the calculations; fate will do the rest."
"This report, by its very length, defends itself against the risk of being read."
"The length of this document defends it well against the risk of its being read."
"Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing."
"Risk is a part of God's game, alike for men and nations."
"Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose."
"Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk."
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