Quotes About Caution

you can't learn from a fatal mistake.

I dared not make a mistake…

Fire, knives, automobiles, hair removal cream. Each of these things serves an important purpose. Each one makes our lives better. And each one can cause some serious problems when abused. Now you can add statistics to that list.

The [Value at Risk model] was like a faulty speedometer, which is arguably worse than no speedometer at all. If you place too much faith in the broken speedometer, you will be oblivious to other signs that your speed is unsafe. In contrast, if there is no speedometer at all, you have no choice but to look around for clues as to how fast you are really going.

Here is one of the most important things to remember when doing research that involves regression analysis: Try not to kill anyone. You can even put a little Post-it note on your computer monitor: "Do not kill people with your research.

Skepticism is always a good first response.

the diarist very wisely writes, "one could not be too guarded in one's conduct with such heroes."{201}

When he gave me the book, Bill said Be skeptical about this one. It's a great book. But try to be a filter, not a sponge.

He told me that people whose default is fear tend to second-guess everything they do. They tend to be indecisive, and many end up leading very safe lives. They are not interested in risk or adventure—

The word "future" and females is a dangerous combination.

A snake was never called by its name at night, because it would hear. It was called a string.

Hanya kisahlah... yang bisa menghindarkan keturunan kita dari membuat kesalahan besar seperti pengemis-pengemis buta yang menabrak duri-duri pagar kaktus. (Anthills of The Savannah)

The inquisitive monkey gets a bullet in the face.

A man might pick his way with the utmost care through a crowded market but find that the hem of his cloth had upset and broken another's wares; in such a case the man, not his cloth, was held to repair the damage.

Any wise man fears open spitefulness, whether it be in seriousness or in jest.

But coming back from injury, is like starting to exercise for the first time. You can't get stuck in straight away because you might do yourself a mischief; you have to be sensible.

It is a good thing to learn caution from the misfortunes of others.

I've been in situations where if I'd been careless I could have been missing some fingers or a hand or something like that, or a very, very bad bleed or whatever.

I have had the same person show up in a few cities with flowers. A lovely gentleman who gave me a picture of himself. I came home, gave it to Ian, and said, 'If I go missing, here's the guy.'

Before I make a mistake, I don't make that mistake.

With bombs and fires, you get only one mistake.

You want to harbor your resources and try not to make a mistake.

Getting married in four days was the biggest... mistake I've ever made. I have two beautiful kids, but... how can you know somebody in four days? Bonehead.

Learn from my mistakes and you don't have to make them yourself.