Joseph R. Biden Jr. Quotes

I fear, my Lords, it is too much the temper of this country to be insensible of the approach of danger, until it comes with accumulated terror upon us.

He that fears danger in time seldom feels it.

We hope all danger may be overcome; but to conclude that no danger may ever arise would itself be extremely dangerous.

One is not exposed to danger who, even when in safety is always on their guard.

Given Ivan's size and power, we must remain vigilant.

Your time is up. Go now. Don't wait until there has been more death and destruction

When the wart-hog looks up at the sky, it gets its throat slit.

A danger foreseen is half-avoided.

If you don’t act, the danger becomes stronger

I think you cannot be too complacent. I think that's dangerous, and you cannot take anything for granted.

I can't cruise no more. You cruise, you lose.

It's a dangerous world, man. You've gotta keep your eyes and ears peeled and be on the alert all the time.

We live in a world with so many dangers that we have to be careful whom we trust.

Danger comes on us more speedily when we treat it with contempt.

People that trust themselves a dozen miles from the city, in strange houses, with servants they don't know, needn't be surprised if they wake up some morning and find their throats cut.

Delay always breeds danger.

Don’t go looking for trouble; it’s already looking for you.

He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in safety.

Today I must be very careful, today I have left my armor at home.

Whatever you do....don't fall asleep.

My point is not that everything is bad, but that everything is dangerous, which is not exactly the same as bad. If everything is dangerous, then we always have something to do. So my position leads not to apathy but to hyper - and pessimistic - activism.

He who speaks the truth must keep one foot in the stirrup.

Let the fear of a danger be a spur to prevent it; he that fears not, gives advantage to the danger.

We are gifted with freedom, but with that freedom comes the reality of the unknown and the responsibility to be aware of our surroundings and on guard against those who would do us harm.

Mr. Clinton better watch out if he comes down here. He'd better have a bodyguard.