All courses of action are risky, so prudence is not in avoiding danger (it’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. | |
― Niccolò Machiavelli | |
From: “The Prince“ | |
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Do Bold Things
Posted in Leadership, Philosophy, Quotes, tagged Ambition, Leadership, Niccolò Machiavelli, Philosophy, Quotes, Taking Action, The Prince on August 27, 2013| 4 Comments »