Taking Risks Quotes Novels & Stories

“Paano kung one-half ng bet ang binigay ko? One-half of the chambers din ba?” “Yes. The higher the bet, the higher the risk.” “So in order to win…” “You have to take all of my chips while praying you will not get shot at the end,” Alexander continued Nathan’s words. Pagkatapos niyang marinig ang sagot ng drug dealer, pumikit siya at huminga nang malalim. “Okay, I’m in.”

Isang deal na hindi dapat ginagawa ng isang tulad ni Alexander. Sa isang madilim na lugar, kaharap niya ang isang kilalang broker ng impormasyon. Broker: “You’re asking for something dangerous.” Alexander: “I’m offering something bigger.” Broker: “Reyes is untouchable.” Alexander: “No one is untouchable.” Broker: “You’re risking everything.” Alexander: “I already did.” Tumahimik ang broker bago ngumiti. Broker: “Then let’s talk business.”

Isang araw, habang naglalakad sila sa park, nagtanong si Liam, "Kairah, may mga bagay ka bang gustong gawin na hindi mo pa nagagawa?" Si Kairah ay huminto at inisip ang tanong. "Hmm, siguro... gusto ko sanang magtayo ng sarili kong negosyo. Hindi ko pa nasusubukan, pero... natatakot akong mag-fail." Liam ay ngumiti at tumango. "Walang masama sa pagtakot, Kairah. Ang mahalaga ay mag-take ng risk. Ako, personally, naniniwala ako sa'yo."

"I can't forget you, Raze. I can't forget how you made me feel. How you made me see myself differently. How you made me brave." Nakita kong nag-flicker ang emosyon sa mga mata niya. "And I know you're scared," patuloy ko. "I know you think na masasaktan mo lang ako. Na masasaktan mo lang ang sarili mo. But you know what? Life is about taking risks. And you're a risk I'm willing to take." "You don't understand—" "Then make me understand!" Tumaas ang boses ko. "Stop pushing me away and talk to me! Tell me what you're really afraid of!"