“Never say ‘no’ to adventures. Always say ‘yes’, otherwise you’ll lead a very dull life.”
Ian Fleming book Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang
Source: Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang (1964), Ch. 2
Source: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
“Never say ‘no’ to adventures. Always say ‘yes’, otherwise you’ll lead a very dull life.”
Ian Fleming book Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang
Source: Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang (1964), Ch. 2
“Never fear quarrels, but seek hazardous adventures.”
Alexandre Dumas book The Three Musketeers
Source: The Three Musketeers
“I am as devoted to adventure now as then, and that’s never going to stop.”
William Goldman book The Princess Bride
Source: The Princess Bride
Dorothy Allison (1949) poet, novelist, critic
Foreword to My Dangerous Desire: A Queer Girl Dreaming Her Way Home by Amber L. Hollibaugh, pg. xii.
Context: I want to write a great book — I want to make a difference — I want to have adventures and take enormous risks and be everything they say we are and not give a damn what anyone says.
“The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure”
Joseph Campbell (1904–1987) American mythologist, writer and lecturer
“And to those who believe that adventures are i say try routine: it kills you far more quickly.”
Paulo Coelho book Manuscript Found in Accra
Source: Manuscript Found in Accra (2012), Afraid to Change
Bram van Velde (1895–1981) Dutch painter
two short quotes, 24 August 1970; p. 78
1970's, Conversations with Samuel Beckett and Bram van Velde (1970 - 1972)
“Between safety and adventure I choose adventure.”
Craig Ferguson (1962) Scottish-born American television host, stand-up comedian, writer, actor, director, author, producer and voice a…
American on Purpose (2009)
Source: American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot