Quote by Anon., seen variously attributed

To laugh is to risk appearing a fool,To weep is to risk appearing sentimentalTo reach out to another is to risk involvement,To expose feelings is to risk exposing your true selfTo place your ideas and dreams before a crowd is to risk their lossTo love is to risk not being loved in return,To hope is to risk despair,To try is to risk to failure.But risks must be taken because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing.The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing is nothing.He may avoid suffering and sorrow,But he cannot learn, feel, change, grow or live.Chained by his servitude he is a slave who has forfeited all freedom.Only a person who risks is free.

To laugh is to risk appearing a fool,To weep is to risk appe

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of taking risks in life. It suggests that in order to truly live, grow, and experience all that life has to offer, one must be willing to take risks. It states that by not taking risks, one may avoid pain and disappointment, but they also miss out on opportunities for learning, personal growth, and true freedom. The quote encourages individuals to step out of their comfort zones, expose their true selves, and take chances, as by doing so, they can lead a life of fulfillment and liberation.

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