Nought venture nought have.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Success often requires taking risks or making investments first.
- In plain terms
- You must take a risk to gain something.
- What can you take from it?
- Take calculated risks to achieve goals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What risk are you afraid to take?
- What do you fear losing?
Another view
Some risks lead to loss without any potential for gain.
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