Andrew Grove Quotes

Only the paranoid survive.

Living is dangerous. The important thing is to know the limits.

Fear is the mother of foresight.

You can never get complacent because a loss is always around the corner.

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

You really need to be on the edge and you have to keep your eyes open.

Fear is the foundation of safety.

I always feel the danger because you might always be subject to an unexpected or emergency event.

A mouse never entrusts his life to only one hole.

He that fears danger in time seldom feels it.

A danger foreseen is half-avoided.

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

I never want to get caught with not expecting something.

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

When something bad happens, you're bound to be doubly careful.

We hope all danger may be overcome; but to conclude that no danger may ever arise would itself be extremely dangerous.

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

Success breeds complacency. Complacency breeds failure. Only the paranoid survive.

I'm scared of everything. I think it's only sensible to be that way.

I just try to think of all the things that could go wrong so in that split second when it happens, maybe your body reacts in a way where it protects you just a little.

I've never let my guard down by saying, 'I don't need to be hedged.'

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

Distrust and caution are the parents of security.

No, but you've got to be here in case something does happen.

I'm always looking over my shoulder, needing to stay ahead of the game.