Michel Foucault Quotes

A danger foreseen is half-avoided.

The world is a dangerous place to live

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

Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than exposure.

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

Living is dangerous. The important thing is to know the limits.

Only the paranoid survive.

He that fears danger in time seldom feels it.

The expert is out to point out all the difficulties and dangers.

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

'Tis dangerous to take a cold, to sleep, to drink; but I tell you, my lord fool, out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.

Let the fear of a danger be a spur to prevent it.

If we wait for the danger to become clear, it could be too late.

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

Living safely is dangerous.

My point is not that everything is bad, but that everything is dangerous, which is not exactly the same as bad.

Delay always heeds danger.

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.

98% of the people in the world are harmless and wish you well, but it only takes one person who doesn't. That's what you're constantly on guard against.

Fear is the foundation of safety.

Only the paranoid survive.

It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.