Relative Risk Aversion

Famous quotes containing the words relative, risk and/or aversion:

    To revolt is a natural tendency of life. Even a worm turns against the foot that crushes it. In general, the vitality and relative dignity of an animal can be measured by the intensity of its instinct to revolt.
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    We saw the risk we took in doing good,
    But dared not spare to do the best we could
    Though harm should come of it
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    When in a serious mood, it seems to me that those people are illogical who feel an aversion toward death. As far as I can see, life consists exclusively of horrors, unpleasantnesses and banalities, now merging, now alternating.
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