A risk-taking environment starts at the top of a corporation. If the CEO doesn't have this spirit, chances are you won't find… — Mary Kay Ash Copy Share Image
“People who are not enjoying themselves very much always most dislike risking their lives.” — William Bolitho Copy Share Image
There really have only ever been a few people in each generation who step out, are willing to put themselves on the… — Wynton Marsalis Copy Share Image
The Venturer is one who keeps his eye on the hedgerows and wayside groves and meadows while he travels the road to… — O. Henry Copy Share Image
You run the risk of falling on your face, but, again, music is an individual pursuit - it is made to please… — Mark Lanegan Copy Share Image
I'm mischievous. The idea of taking risks and having real-world consequences energizes me. — Shepard Fairey Copy Share Image
Hatred is blind; rage carries you away; and he who pours out vengeance runs the risk of tasting a bitter draught. — Alexandre Dumas Copy Share Image
At risk of sounding foully pompous I think that writers' groups are probably very useful at the beginning of a writing career. — Bernard Cornwell Copy Share Image
It's amazing that for actors mostly, it's a risk to attach yourself to a film that you don't know whether or not… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
This is boxing. As fighters we know the risks, we know we are risking our health everytime you step into the ring,… — Chris Eubank Jr Copy Share Image
The record business is an oxymoron. In the 1960s, there was an upside to selling plastic discs so labels took the risk… — Tom Silverman Copy Share Image
The human soul has need of security and also of risk. The fear of violence or of hunger or of any other… — Simone Weil Copy Share Image
Women themselves are so happy, and so beautiful, when they're strong, that they naturally choose powerful men, even if that power's so… — Honore de Balzac Copy Share Image
If I did see a white man who was willing to go to jail or throw himself in front of a car… — Malcolm X Copy Share Image
The Federal Reserve and other central banks have adopted broad public policy objectives to guide the development and oversight of the payments… — Jerome Powell Copy Share Image
Young people were once considered relatively safe from HIV/AIDS. Today, their lives and futures are at risk throughout the world because of… — Liam Neeson Copy Share Image
There is no doubt that Formula 1 has the best risk management of any sport and any industry in the world. — Jackie Stewart Copy Share Image
Investment decision should be made on the basis of the most probable compounding of after-tax net worth with minimum risk. — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
It will do you no harm to find yourself ridiculous. Resign yourself to be the fool you are... ...We must always take… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
An asset allocation plan is based on your personal circumstances, goals, time-horizon, and need and willingness to take risk. — Michael LeBoeuf Copy Share Image
Locking people up without reducing the risk of them committing new crimes against new victims the minute they get out does not… — Kenneth Clarke Copy Share Image
Most blacks will argue that they excel because of hard work, because of intellect, determination, sweat, blood, tears and risk. — Jesse Jackson Copy Share Image
I had sworn to myself that I'm content with loneliness because none of it was ever worth the risk. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The recommendation when I'm mentoring folks, I always tell them - and we talked about this last year - take a risk. — Ginni Rometty Copy Share Image
It is always sound business to take any obtainable net gain, at any cost, and at any risk to the rest of… — Thorstein Veblen Copy Share Image
Love is a risk; sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. But whether it's pain or joy, or right or wrong, love doesn't… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Life is all about risks and it requires you to jump. Don't be a person who has to look back and wonder… — Ritu Copy Share Image
Nowadays we raise our children in a cocoon of domesticated security, far from any sense of risk or adventure. — Alan Hirsch Copy Share Image
Many a man is praised for his reserve and so-called shyness when he is simply too proud to risk making a fool… — J. B. Priestley Copy Share Image
“There are two sides to every risk; one side consists of success, while the other side consists of failure. In order to… — JOHN TASKINSOY Copy Share Image
Father's ideals became part of me and still are today. His reserve, deeply rooted liberal views, his provocative humour, his passion for… — Niki de St. Phalle Copy Share Image
Don’t stretch yourself too much with a mortgage. Buy within your means. It’s not worth the sleepless nights. — Sarah Beeny Copy Share Image
“When we fall in love the first time, we don’t know anything. We risk a lot less than we do if we… — Ally Condie Copy Share Image
“Life is full of disappointments, but we have to take some risks. None of us can predict the future, for only God… — Wanda E. Brunstetter Copy Share Image
The only things that haven't worked for me are when I've held back. There's no reason to sell an idea short. The… — Ron Johnson Copy Share Image
“To believe in anything takes risk," Arpien said. "Perhaps the risk of disappointed hopes is greater than the reward of fulfilled ones.” — Sarah E. Morin Copy Share Image
In some industries, we refer to risk taking as 'research and development.' At financial institutions, we often take risk by investing in… — Kenneth C. Griffin Copy Share Image
Panic is a natural human response to danger, but it's one that severely compounds the risk. — David Ignatius Copy Share Image
Life is full of risks, and you don't want to raise someone who's afraid of taking risks, either physically or emotionally. — Dana Reeve Copy Share Image
In life, it's between choosing risk and striving for greatness, or risking nothing and being certain of mediocrity — Keith Ferrazzi Copy Share Image
