Better to be safe than sorry.
—Common Proverb
The lust for comfort, that stealthy thing that enters the house a guest, and then becomes a host, and then a master.
—Kahlil Gibran (1883–1931) Lebanese-American Philosopher, Poet, Sculptor
A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.
—John Augustus Shedd (1858–1931) American Author
Safety is from God alone.
—Anonymous
I speak of peace, while covert enmity under the smile of safety wounds the world.
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616) British Playwright
Better a thousand times careful than once dead.
—Common Proverb
We can easily become as much slaves to precaution as we can to fear. Although we can never rivet our fortune so tight as to make it impregnible, we may by our excessive prudence squeeze out of the life that we are guarding so anxiously all the adventurous quality that makes it worth living.
—Randolph Bourne (1886–1918) American Journalist, Social Critic
To the timid and hesitating everything is impossible because it seems so.
—Walter Scott (1771–1832) Scottish Novelist, Poet, Playwright, Lawyer
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616) British Playwright
It is when we all play safe that we create a world of utmost insecurity.
—Dag Hammarskjold (1905–61) Swedish Statesman, UN Diplomat
Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. The fearful are caught as often as the bold.
—Helen Keller (1880–1968) American Author
The man who looks for security, even in the mind, is like a man who would chop off his limbs in order to have artificial ones which will give him no pain or trouble.
—Henry Miller (1891–1980) American Novelist
While on a ladder, never step back to admire your work.
—Unknown
Of all created comforts, God is the lender; you are the borrower, not the owner.
—Samuel Rutherford (1600–61) Scottish Theologian, Author
You will either step forward into growth or you will step back into safety.
—Abraham Maslow (1908–70) American Psychologist, Academic, Humanist
With the Supremes I made so much money so fast all I wanted to do was buy clothes and pretty things. Now I’m comfortable with money and it’s comfortable with me.
—Diana Ross (b.1944) American Singer, Film Actress
Tomorrow – your reward for working safely today.
—Unknown
Education is our only political safety. Outside of this ark all is deluge.
—Horace Mann (1796–1859) American Educator, Politician, Educationalist
No woman has ever so comforted the distressed or distressed the comfortable. On Eleanor Roosevelt.
—Clare Boothe Luce (1903–87) American Playwright, Diplomat, Journalist
Wishing won’t keep you safe – safety will.
—Unknown
Safety means first aid to the uninjured.
—Unknown
Courage is rarely reckless or foolish … courage usually involves a highly realistic estimate of the odds that must be faced.
—Margaret Truman (1924–2008) American Author, Singer, Socialite
Security is a kind of death.
—Tennessee Williams (1911–83) American Playwright
Be alert! Accidents hurt.
—Unknown
The way to be safe is never to be secure.
—Benjamin Franklin (1706–90) American Political Leader, Inventor, Diplomat
Your own safety is at stake when your neighbor’s house is in flames.
—Horace (Quintus Horatius Flaccus) (65–8 BCE) Roman Poet
A lot of the people who keep a gun at home for safety are the same ones who refuse to wear a seat belt.
—George Carlin (1937–2008) American Stand-Up Comedian
There is always safety in valor.
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–82) American Philosopher
Your safety gears are between your ears.
—Unknown
There is safety in reserve, but no attraction. One cannot love a reserved person.
—Jane Austen (1775–1817) English Novelist
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