Famous quote by Alfred Adler

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The chief danger in life is that you may take too many precautions
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"The chief danger in life is that you may take too many precautions"

- Alfred Adler

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This quote by Alfred Adler speaks to the idea that too much caution can be destructive to our lives. He is recommending that if we are too concentrated on playing it safe and prospective threats, we might miss out on chances and experiences that could be advantageous to us. Adler is encouraging us to take calculated dangers and to not be afraid of failure. He thinks that if we are too careful, we may miss out on the chance to grow and gain from our mistakes. He is suggesting that we must be mindful of prospective dangers, but not let them paralyze us from taking action. Taking dangers can be scary, but it can likewise be rewarding. Adler is encouraging us to take dangers and to not hesitate of the potential consequences.

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Austria Flag This quote is written / told by Alfred Adler between February 7, 1870 and May 28, 1937. He/she was a famous Psychologist from Austria. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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