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There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction
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"There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction"

- John F. Kennedy

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This quote by John F. Kennedy is a tip that taking action can be risky, however it is frequently necessary in order to achieve success. Kennedy is recommending that the risks associated with doing something about it are far less than the threats of not doing anything. He is highlighting that taking action is often the only way to make progress and attain long-term success. Kennedy is encouraging individuals to take threats and take action, even if it is uncomfortable. He is suggesting that the risks associated with taking action are frequently outweighed by the prospective rewards. Kennedy is advising us that taking action is frequently the only way to make progress and achieve success. He is motivating us to take threats and do something about it, even if it is uneasy. By doing so, we can avoid the long-term risks of comfortable inactiveness.

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John F. Kennedy This quote is written / told by John F. Kennedy between May 29, 1917 and November 22, 1963. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 93 other quotes.

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