Quotes About Risk

People were intrinsically selfish, and many hated the idea of a woman in charge of the Institute. They would not put themselves at risk for her. Only a few weeks ago he would have said the same thing about himself. Now, knowing Charlotte, he realized to his surprise, the idea of risking himself for her seemed an honor, as it would be to most Englishmen to risk themselves for the queen.

She couldn't pinpoint the exact moment she'd fallen in love with Jace, but there had always been something about him that reminded her of a lion, a wild animal unfettered by rules, the promise of a life of freedom. Never "I can't," but always "I can." Always the risk and the surety, never the fear or the question.

It was terrifying to love someone who was forbidden to you. Terrifying to feel something you could never speak of, something that was horrible to almost everyone you knew, something that could destroy your life.

There are ways in which we're so alike. We're reckless. We don't think before we act. We'll do anything for people we love. And I never thought how scary that was for the people who loved me until I saw

Even when you have doubts, take that step. Take chances. Mistakes are never a failure—they can be turned into wisdom.

You're the kind of woman who could easily be a distraction if I let you. If I want to come home alive, I can't let you.

Her heart beat a little harder as she tried, too late, to avoid noticing how incredible his ass looked in his jeans. She was in big trouble.

I don't understand a way to work other than bold-facedly running towards failure.

Planning cities is a necessary but risky business.

Marriage is a risk I think it's a great and glorious risk, as long as you embark on the adventure in the same spirit.

But I also meant that loving someone really opening your heart to them is just asking to have your heart smashed and handed back to you in little pieces.

Better stupid and safe that smart and dead.

Loretta Jane, we ain't fixin' to steal their horses, are we?" "You wanna walk?" "Hunter's gonna flay us alive.

Still trailing Amy, Loretta spotted Hunter the moment his horse drew out in front of the others. Heaving for air, she stumbled to a stop and glanced over her shoulder. Hunter, broad back to the wagons, sat tall on his stallion, waving his rifle above his head. As if in a dream, she whirled. The sight of Hunter making a target of himself would be painted in full color across the canvas of her mind for the rest of her life.

Loretta Jane, I got me this deep-down feelin' that we've bit off a hunk too big to chew." "We're fine. Trust me. I rode to Hunter's village, didn't I?" "With directions from Hunter!

Don't even think it, Loretta Jane." "That's Hunter out there, Uncle Henry." "You don't know that. You wanna part with you hair, girl?

I like all the adventure sports but I like to do them in a safe way.

If you're not making mistakes, then you're not making decisions.

I always try to keep that feeling of being on the edge. I'm afraid of knowing too well and seeming mechanical.

And what would they be scared of? There's nothing to fear in a perfect world, is there?

Daring is the thing for a fighting man to be remembered by.

Creativity took precedence over accepted beliefs, and going out on a limb seemed invariably more attractive than security.

Love means vulnerability; people who love you can also hurt you. Making oneself vulnerable is the ultimate in bravery.

Making oneself vulnerable is the ultimate in bravery.