Robert A. Heinlein Quotes on Risk
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There comes a time in the life of every human when he or she must decide to risk 'his life, his fortune, and his sacred honor' on an outcome dubious. Those who fail the challenge are merely overgrown children, can never be anything else.
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A fake fortuneteller can be tolerated. But an authentic soothsayer should be shot on sight. Cassandra did not get half the kicking around she deserved.
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Always listen to experts. They'll tell you what can't be done, and why. Then do it.
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Certainly the game is rigged. Don't let that stop you; if you don't bet, you can't win.
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Never underestimate the power of human stupidity.
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There is no such thing as 'social gambling.' Either you are there to cut the other bloke's heart out and eat it - or you're a sucker. If you don't like this choice - don't gamble.
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There is only one way to console a widow. But remember the risk.
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In this complex world, science, the scientific method, and the consequences of the scientific method are central to everything the human race is doing and to wherever we are going. If we blow ourselves up we will do it by misapplication of science; if we manage to keep from blowing ourselves up, it will be through intelligent application of science.