"Cautious, like crossing a river in the winter." — Laozi
"Cautious, like crossing a river in the winter."
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1,065 Quotes by Laozi
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There are many talented people who haven't fulfilled their dreams because they over thought it, or they were too cautious,…
— James Cameron
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I think every band is a little cautious when the drummer starts to write tunes.
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Cautious, careful people, always casting about to preserve their reputations... can never effect a reform.
— Susan B. Anthony
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If you care about your personal liberty, you'll be cautious when you feel comfortable, blame all the illegal immigrants for…
— Ron Paul
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There's an importance of keeping an open mind. The brain is programmed to protect us, and that can mean imposing…
— Chrissie Wellington
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Nevertheless, he must be cautious in believing and acting, and must not inspire fear of his own accord, and must…
— Niccolo Machiavelli
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Better a cautious commander, and not a rash one.
— Augustus
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Cautious of the flood so I always lay the right pipe.
— Drake
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While we are contending for our own liberty, we should be very cautious not to violate the conscience of others,…
— George Washington
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How prone to doubt, how cautious are the wise!
— Homer
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The best lessons are usually learned from failure. You musn't beat yourself up if you fail - just pick yourself…
— Richard Branson
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Prudent, cautious self-control is wisdom's root.
— Robert Burns
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