Daring is half of being saved.

What it means

In a crisis, decisive action is often what gets you out. Hesitation lets the danger close in. Courage does not guarantee rescue, but it gets you halfway there.

The source

"Daring is half of being saved." This Russian proverb is recorded in Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Boldness — Daring — Cowardice" («Смелость — Отвага — Трусость»). Translated from the original Russian by Spartan Surfers.

"Удалой долго не думает. Отвага — половина спасенья."

Original Russian, Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Boldness — Daring — Cowardice" («Смелость — Отвага — Трусость»). Text read at ru.wikisource.org.

Who said it

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Questions

What does "Daring is half of being saved." mean?

In a crisis, decisive action is often what gets you out. Hesitation lets the danger close in. Courage does not guarantee rescue, but it gets you halfway there.

Who said "Daring is half of being saved."?

Russian proverb. Source: Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Boldness — Daring — Cowardice" («Смелость — Отвага — Трусость»).

What is the original Russian?

Удалой долго не думает. Отвага — половина спасенья. Translated from the original Russian by Spartan Surfers.

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"Daring is half of being saved." (Russian proverb, Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Boldness — Daring — Cowardice" («Смелость — Отвага — Трусость»), translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/daring-is-half-of-being-saved