Quote by Charles Caleb Colton

It is better to meet danger than to wait for it. He that is on a lee shore, and foresees a hurricane, stands out to sea and encounters a storm to avoid a shipwreck.

It is better to meet danger than to wait for it. He that is

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of facing and confronting potential dangers rather than passively waiting for them to come. Using the metaphor of a ship on a lee shore, it suggests that taking proactive measures, even if they might lead to difficulties or challenges, are preferable to inaction that could result in a disastrous outcome. By seeking out and confronting danger head-on, one can potentially avoid or mitigate the negative consequences that would arise from simply waiting for the danger to strike.

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By Charles Caleb Colton

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