Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli

All courses of action are risky, so prudence is not in avoiding danger (itâ€™s impossible), but calculating risk and acting decisively. Make mistakes of ambition and not mistakes of sloth. Develop the strength to do bold things, not the strength to suffer.

All courses of action are risky, so prudence is not in avoid

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of prudence and calculated decision-making in navigating through life's uncertainties. It suggests that avoiding danger entirely is impossible, but what matters is evaluating risks and making bold choices rather than succumbing to a life of inaction or complacency. The quote encourages taking ambitious risks instead of being immobilized by fear or laziness. It implies that it is better to have the strength to pursue daring endeavors and potentially make mistakes along the way, rather than simply enduring a passive, unfulfilled existence.

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By Niccolo Machiavelli

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