“There is only one way to avoid criticism: Do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.” –Aristotle

“The person who risks nothing does nothing, has nothing, is nothing, and becomes nothing. He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he simply cannot learn and feel and change and grow and love and live.” –Leo F. Buscaglia

“You can’t outwit fate by trying to stand on the sidelines and place little side bets about the outcome of life. Either you wade in and risk everything to play the game, or you don’t play at all. And if you don’t play, you can’t win.” –Judith McNaught

“Many great ideas have been lost because the people who had them could not stand being laughed at.” –Unknown

“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” –T. S. Eliot

“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” –Lao Tzu