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.

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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