William Henry Ashley Quotes

I believe that every person, male and female, needs to be in a protective mode at all times of alertness to potential danger. The world is full of potential attacks, potential disasters.

No realistic, sane person goes around Chicago without protection.

The Internet is the most dangerous parking lot imaginable. But if you were crossing a mall parking lot late at night, your entire sense of danger would be heightened. You would stand straight. You'd walk quickly. You'd know where you were going. You would look for light.

People that trust themselves a dozen miles from the city, in strange houses, with servants they don't know, needn't be surprised if they wake up some morning and find their throats cut.

When I see a new face, something sets off an alarm bell inside me. 'slow down! Danger!' Even when the attraction is strongest, I am on my guard.

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

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

It is foolish for anyone to be complacent.

It's a dangerous world, man. You've gotta keep your eyes and ears peeled and be on the alert all the time.

I've guarded a lot of people.

I'm prepared to guard anyone.

Peeta?" I creep along the bank. "Well, don't step on me.

We live in a world with so many dangers that we have to be careful whom we trust.

Danger comes on us more speedily when we treat it with contempt.

With the tiger you're always on edge, and you always have to keep your distance. The monkey is far less threatening so you're more relaxed around the monkey, and I think that's actually hazardous.

I mean it," I said. "You're in danger." "Relax, Harry. I'm not letting anyone lick me, and I'm not looking anyone in the eyes. It's kind of like visiting New York.

Be wary then; best safety lies in fear.

Walk really, really carefully. It's not complicated, but if you mess up, you'll die, so pay attention.

Is not he imprudent, who, seeing the tide making haste towards him apace, will sleep till the sea overwhelms him?

I'm not paranoid, but I am cautious. I don't drink tea with strangers, I don't fly Aeroflot and I avoid certain countries with close ties to Russia.

The only real distinction at this dangerous moment in human history and cosmic development has nothing to do with medals and ribbons. Not to fall asleep is distinguished. Everything else is mere popcorn.

If we wait for the danger to become clear, it could be too late.

I'm not fearful by nature, but I am vigilant. When you walk into a prison, it's important that a sixth sense kicks in.

Out of this nettle - danger - we pluck this flower - safety.