Analyzing Risks Gifts

Cost Benefit Ratio

"Marshall, somewhere out there, just waiting for us, is a loophole in the system."

'The prevailing wisdom is that markets are always right. I think that luck is always right.'

'It has come to my attention that we need to hedge against our five-year plan.'

Clyde thought “Atomic Sparklers” was just an ad gimmick

"I dunno, looks like a trap."

"First aid box, puncture repair kit, mobile phone, energy bars and plenty of liquids; I think that's all eventualities covered..."

On the brink.

Slipping and sliding down the slope...

Failure/Due Diligence

"I don't like the look of this."

Practical loans vs. devil-may-care loans.

"There's a lot of uncertainty out there these days. Or not. Who knows?"

"If I'm such a poor risk, how did I get so deep into debt?"

Annual Stockholders' Meeting: Take some tissues.

"I know it's a big risk, Fred, but don't lose sight of its strongest selling point: You're taking it, not me!"

"My name's Edwin, and I'm addicted to risk."

"You've got one day to come up with something new and exciting yet safe and time tested."

Safety Barriers

"All I'm saying is now is the time to develop the technology to deflect an asteroid."

'Yeah, the job's got great benefits, but mainly I like the safe work environment.'

'You know, this is a pretty dangerous line of work you're in...'

'Walk upright?. . . But what about banana peels?'

"We need warning stickers on this side warning not to ignore all the other warning stickers on the other side."

Catastrophe Risk Insurance

"At last, a low-level panel!"

"How would you rate your toleration for risk?"

'This is your lucky day!'

Businessman with two boxes: 'Nothing Ventured' and 'Nothing Gained'.

"The key to making the right decision is knowing which coin to flip."

Businessman at the deep end.

The Best Laid Plans

'I tried it at home...'

First Aid Box

"More specifically, we're looking for someone to take care of things that are bound to happen eventually."