Cordell Hull Quotes

Don't taunt the alligator until after you've crossed the creek.

Don’t taunt the alligator until after you have crossed the creek.

Take the word of experience, I speak the truth: inaction is safest in danger.

I would rather stop too soon than too late.

He that fears danger in time seldom feels it.

Be wary then; best safety lies in fear.

Edged tools are dangerous things to handle, and not infrequently do much hurt.

Know when to speak - for many times it brings danger, to give the best advice to kings.

It is not like I have gone crazy, I just don't want to take any chances. You never know what could happen.

A hole is nothing at all, but you can break your neck in it.

98% of the people in the world are harmless and wish you well, but it only takes one person who doesn't. That's what you're constantly on guard against.

Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. The fearful are caught as often as the bold.

He who hesitates is sometimes saved.

Fear is the foundation of safety.

The early bird may get the worm, but its the second mouse that gets the cheese.

I'm not over-reacting, but I do think people have to be a bit cautious when they say all kind of activities associated with witchcraft are harmless.

Do not fear what has blown up. If you must, fear the unexploded.

In skating over thin ice our safety is in our speed.

Delay always breeds danger; and to protract a great design is often to ruin it.

There is danger in this action. But there is greater danger in inaction.

The ancients called happy those who learned caution from the danger of others

At a dangerous passage, yield to precedence.

Security is for cadavers.

Vessels large may venture more, But little boats should keep near shore.

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