Risk-taking Gifts

'Why do I have to go first?' 'There's no I in team Dave.'

"How will you ever know whether you're a flying squirrel if you don't give it a shot?"

"Come on, Louis. No risk, no reward."

'Looks like you've lost your stomach for risk.'

A slice of bread walks a tightrope between slots on the toaster.

'Sometimes, it's good to get a different perspective.'

'How do you know if you're a flying squirrel if you don't try?'

Bob finally began to take risks and put himself out there - but not in a good way.

Election slot machine. No matter the outcome, I always lose money.

"What's your definition of financial risk taker?"

'We'll probably hit a rock and sink. But, there's a lot of big fish in this lake, so it's worth the risk.'

"Relax - I saw a bear do this on TV."

"I love taking risks... it's all the consequences I can't handle."

"Remember, Mr. Hicks, the stock market - and life - reward risk-takers. So the first step is for you to come from under the couch and discuss it."

"Swallow two band aids and call me in the morning."

'We want someone who's willing to take risks.'

"Don't worry! We're wearing helmets!"

'So, then.... you don't LIKE life in the fast lane?'

"Are we bucolic or just afraid to take risks?"

Fireworks Stand: 'Safe, but INSANE Fireworks.'

A Walk on the Wild Side.

'Maybe you don't even need the life jacket.'

The Cowards Way Out.

'I've forgotten my knee pads, you've strapped a gas bottle to your head. I dunno. It doesn't bode well, does it?'

"How can you know you don't like it until you try it?"

'The most important safety rule to follow when doing anything dangerous is to first find out who can sue you when you get hurt.'

'You're at the dangerous age, Mr Frubman. Have you considered buying some 'dangerous stocks'?'

"I suppose now Niagara is out of the question."

"If he didn't live each day like it was his last, he would have lived another 40 years."

"Instead of getting a job this summer, I'm buying 50 lottery tickets every week."

"I don't know. I just have a funny feeling about this elevator."

"10/1 says I lose the next bet."

"In retrospect, go big or go home was not the best gambling strategy."

Matteo Renzi Kamikaze

'Sometimes you just can't win.', 'Win, nothing -- I can't even beat the point spread!'