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Quote by Napoleon Bonaparte
The torment of precautions often exceeds the dangers to be avoided

The torment of precautions often exceeds the dangers to be avoided. It is sometimes better to abandon one’s self to destiny. – Napoleon Bonaparte

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Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and myself founded empires; but what foundation did we rest the creations of our genius? Upon force. Jesus Christ founded an empire upon love; and at this hour millions of men would die for Him. – Napoleon Bonaparte

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Napoleon Bonaparte
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Power is my mistress. I have worked too hard at her conquest to allow anyone to take her away from me. – Napoleon Bonaparte

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It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult. – Seneca

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Accept that all of us can be hurt, that all of us can — and surely will at times — fail. I think we should follow a simple rule: if we can take the worst, take the risk. – Joyce Brothers

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Take risks: if you win, you will be happy; if you lose, you will be wise. – Author Unknown

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All serious daring starts from within. – Joan Baez

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It is not the quantity but the quality of knowledge which determines the minds dignity. – William Ellery Channing

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