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Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk.

Posted on 4 February 2014 by philosiblog

Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk. – Joaquín Setantí What does that mean? Often cited to Seneca, it appears to actually be from an Early Renaissance Spanish Philosopher. But either … Continue reading →

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Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.

Posted on 4 December 2013 by philosiblog

Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. – T. S. Eliot What does that mean? I like this quote, as it says something perfectly logical, but which few people have actually … Continue reading →

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To win without risk is to triumph without glory.

Posted on 10 May 2013 by philosiblog

To win without risk is to triumph without glory. – Pierre Corneille What does that mean? This quote is interesting, as it seems to imply different things, depending on what you value. If you value glory, then you will most likely … Continue reading →

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Damn the torpedoes. Full speed ahead!

Posted on 5 July 2012 by philosiblog

Damn the torpedoes. Full speed ahead! – David Farragut What does that mean? This quote is apparently a contraction of a series of orders given by Admiral David Glasgow Farragut. Generally accepted as the original statement is “Damn the torpedoes!” said … Continue reading →

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You don’t concentrate on risks. You concentrate on results. No risk is too great to prevent the necessary job from getting done.

Posted on 13 February 2012 by philosiblog

You don’t concentrate on risks. You concentrate on results. No risk is too great to prevent the necessary job from getting done. – Chuck Yeager What does that mean? This quote is from one of the greatest test pilots ever. For those who don’t know, the job of … Continue reading →

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A ship is safe in harbour, but that’s not what ships are for.

Posted on 28 September 2011 by philosiblog

A ship is safe in harbour, but that’s not what ships are for. – Grace Hopper (Rear Admiral, USN) – Also seen as attributed to William Shedd. What does that mean? Well, this one is fairly self explanatory. A ship may be safe … Continue reading →

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If you don’t risk anything…

Posted on 3 June 2011 by philosiblog

If you don’t risk anything, you risk even more. – Erica Jong What does that mean? Those who are too afraid to to do anything for fear of failure (or embarrassment or whatever else they fear), have lost not only … Continue reading →

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