Cautious Realist Gifts

I think that I shall never see, a world that's truly covid free.

"I dunno, looks like a trap."

"For dessert, absolutely no flambé!"

"I know it looks fine, but let's get an engineer's report and a termite inspection just to be on the safe side."

First clue that the latest medical breakthrough isn't quite there yet - 'Don't worry, I had the same thing...'

Bob liked getting involved - but not actively involved.

For 29 years, Bert's strategy had been to reach retirement without making any waves,missteps or career-limiting moves. And it might have worked, too, if only he'd foreseen the fossilization risk.

We have control of you brain.

Hang on, don't cross now: I can see a car coming...

"Well, sure, it LOOKS like a straightforward plea to buy our product...but for safety we better run it by the legal department

'I'd like to play, but I'm afraid it might void my warranty.'

"On reflection, it might be prudent to leave this one till last..."

"He wants the cat for his next trick. I'd be real careful about this, Eileen."

"Looks very promising. Put us down for one half of one share."

Tortoise Goes For A Swim

'We're taking baby steps with this whole social media thing until we're certain it pans out.'

'I always vote for the candidate I think will do the least damage.'

'Of course you realize; Grizwell's now honor bound to give us the raise we've asked for.'

Japanese disaster

"Measure twice. Wipe once."

"Okay, guys. Don't open your chutes till I give the word."

"Was there ever a boy scout badge for 'caution'?"

'You should try to be more spontaneous.' 'I shall. When I'm good and ready.'

Half a loaf is better than none..

"I'd be very happy to give if I could be confident the money was spent well!"

"She wants to make sure we don't lose her money..."

"Me? I'm really scared and sad these days..."

'I'm a nervous investor so I asked my broker to dilute my market risk. My broker put me into a hedge fund of hedge funds of hedge funds.'

"Judging by the belt and suspenders, I sense you're a risk averse investor."

"Just relax. Your investments are so safe you'll be worth a million dollars if you live to be 169."

"Happy New Year"

"Better safe than sorry."

'When it comes to investing, I'm not bullish or bearish... I'm chickenish.'

My 35 years of experience tell me your tolerance for risk is low...

Hospital Checkout: Have a Guardedly Optimistic Day.