Pratibha Patil Quotes

Whatever fortune brings, don't be afraid of doing things.

I'm not afraid to take a swing and miss.

I've never understood why some people hesitate before diving into unfamiliar tasks or activities. I couldn't imagine wanting more instructions about anything.

Everyone has a 'risk muscle.' You keep it in shape by trying new things. If you don't, it atrophies. Make a point of using it at least once a day.

Frankly, I guess, I don't really understand why people, why so many people, are so risk averse. You know, there's always ways to wiggle your way out of any situation if you're motivated enough.

I'd rather attempt something I'm not sure I can do.

I'm always up for the next challenge.

I'm the type of person that if I feel strongly about something and if I really want to do something, I'm just gonna do it. And if it works out, amazing, and it's like 'I told you so,' but if it doesn't work out, that's fine.

You've got to jump off cliffs and build your wings on the way down.

If I see something that's extremely challenging, I'm like, 'That seems really hard. Let's try it.' It's just my personality.

To dare is to lose one's footing momentarily. Not to dare is to lose oneself.

They say that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger and I've learnt a great deal, but you can never predict the future, so the best thing is just to do whatever you're asked to do to the best of your ability.

I love to take risks and see how I cope with the situation.

When people say 'that's risky,' or when the odds are not in my favor, I'm more motivated than ever.

I'm a curious person, and I always like to test new waters, and I've always jumped into the cold water and then started to think about how to swim.

Life has a certain flavor for those who have fought and risked all that the sheltered and protected can never experience.

I like to scare myself and throw myself off the deep end.

Optimistic people play a disproportionate role in shaping our lives. Their decisions make a difference; they are inventors, entrepreneurs, political and military leaders - not average people. They got to where they are by seeking challenges and taking risks.

I dare to do things - that's how I survive.

There's this thin line between knowing something is going to be really hard and saying, 'Yeah, you know, but I still gotta see if I can pull it off.'

The only safe thing is to take a chance.

I think it's better to attempt something and fail than it is to not even attempt it, so I'm glad that I've been prepared to put myself on the line there.

I tend to do things that I'm very frightened of. That's what I do.

I'm not going to take a show unless I'm not sure I can do it. You have to have that sort of adrenaline.

My father raised us to step toward trouble rather than to step away from it.