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About this quote

What does it mean?
Bold action attracts good outcomes according to this saying.
In plain terms
Taking brave risks helps you succeed.
What can you take from it?
Act boldly to attract opportunity.

Where it applies

  • career moves
  • investing
  • negotiation

Putting it to work

  • take calculated risks
  • show initiative

Questions to consider

  • When is boldness wise?
  • How do you balance risk?

Another view

Reckless boldness can lead to failure.

More from Desiderius Erasmus

  1. Whenever you encounter truth, look upon it as Christianity.

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  2. Dulce bellum inexpertis.

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  3. To know nothing is the happiest life

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