Nicholas Sparks Quotes

Today I must be very careful, today I have left my armor at home.

I never think people are too careful with me.

God will protect us, but to make sure, carry a heavy club.

I don't go out with random people.

There are ogres and black beasts out there; you have to be constantly on guard.

One is not exposed to danger who, even when in safety is always on their guard.

We continue to be vigilant.

It's easy to sleep floating around - it's very comfortable. But you have to be careful that you don't float into somebody or something!

I keep both eyes on my man. The basket hasn't moved on me yet.

Safety and comfort comes with complacency, and that's never a good place to be working from.

At least from my position, I worry about it more when we're rolling because people get comfortable.

I think people let their guards down when they think that they're not being intimidated or they're not being threatened.

Letting your guard down and the world into your home is very risky, I know.

I like to be with my back against the wall in dangerous situations.

Trust, but look for the exits.

He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in safety.

He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated, even when most on his guard.

You do not adequately protect yourself by being half awake when other are sleeping.

The faulty stands on his guard.

Shall I not take mine ease in mine inn but I shall have my pocket picked?

We have had no specific or credible threats, but we don't take that as any kind of comfort. We know we need to be ready and we know that, that vigilance is the price of freedom.

There are always dangers about. Therefore you must always keep your defences strong.

The best practice is to follow the advice posted on every railroad crossing: Stop. Look. Listen.

Deciding whether or not to trust a person is like deciding whether or not to climb a tree, because you might get a wonderful view from the highest branch, or you might simply get covered in sap, and for this reason many people choose to spend their time alone and indoors, where it is harder to get a splinter.

I have been at war from the beginning. I've never looked back before. I've never had the time and it has always seemed so dangerous. To look back is to relax one's vigil.