Who is the happier man, he who has braved the storm of life and lived or he who has stayed securely on shore and merely existed?

Hunter S. Thompson

Security

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Topic

Taking risks

Author

Hunter S. Thompson

Source

Security The Spectator

Medium

Essay

Statement Type

Question

Language

English

Time

1951 1950s 20th century

Occupation

Journalist Writer

From

United States

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Citation

Thompson, Hunter S. “Security.” The Spectator, 1951.

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Great Estates may venture more;
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Appetite for risk Taking risks Risk Rich vs. poor

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Source
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Medium
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Language
English
Time
1751 1750s 18th century
Era
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Franklin, Benjamin [published as Richard Saunders]. Poor Richard Improved. Philadelphia, 1751.

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Was ever book containing such vile matter
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Beauty is skin deep Looks are deceiving Beauty Appearance vs. reality
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Juliet Capulet

Author

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Genre
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Statement Type
Question Metaphor, analogy and simile
Language
English
Time
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Shakespeare, William. Romeo and Juliet. London: John Danter, 1597, act 3, sc. 2.

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