Everyone knows the saying "Who does not risk, that does not drink champagne" will open in the article to the reader: uncover its meaning, reveal their "brothers" and "sisters", will show itself in action and prove that it was invented for a reason.E. We will discuss, which means the above phrase, as well as give new, similar in meaning and value of the expression.
Proverbs
I'm sure many have heard a variety of well-aimed expression of their relatives, friends or acquaintances.On the question of who it is said often respond that it is a proverb or a saying.What is it and where these concepts have gone?
Proverb - a maxim coined by people (in most cases, an author simply does not exist) and containing a certain sense, you want to convey to the listener.It's like the quote, if we talk more modern language, the only difference is that, firstly, have a proverb is no specific person that has made his point, and secondly, it has a deeper connotation, which, among other things, donesёnMultiples, but meaningful.
saying - about the same as the saying goes, is that sometimes it is more vague and abstract.
proverb "He who does not risk, that does not drink champagne" is firmly established in our lives.Its use almost everywhere, because it is coming to really many things because of its importance and deep meaning.It can be used in complex, intricate situations and with little thought.In general, it is a "topic" in any case, when referring to any choice.Most often if necessary to decide on this or that step.
meaning
So now we have a closer look at the phrase "Who does not risk, that does not drink champagne."The value of such a saying: in order to receive the award ("champagne"), to win, to achieve something in life, you need to take risks, otherwise the prize will take (the contents of the glass drink) someone else.
Let us examine an example.And in the literal.The situation is this ...
man sits third day in prison, without food or water.If you can survive without the first few weeks, the people can not drink to live only about three days.One day a steel door that blocked the path to freedom is opened, offering the man to go free.But not all so simple: should a man closer to the coveted exit, he saw that he stands over a deep moat.On the opposite side is a barrel next to it and a glass table.And between the party and the place where the person is just fine Planking board, on which you need to pass to get to the opposite shore.
in that barrel - champagne.Coley will reach its goal before the people, risking their own lives - get drunk and live.Coley did not even try to - die from dehydration.It turns out that one does not risk, that does not drink champagne.Downright literally.
general, drinking champagne, when there is a grand, spectacular event.We conclude that enjoy this drink lovers only risk: bold, courageous, brave individual.That is why the adage use it champagne instead of wine or water.
value of risk in our lives
Of course, such a serious choice available is quite rare, and even more so the champagne is not so often depends on human life.But the point is, however, clear.
Risk crucial.If be afraid to do something, you can miss out on a unique opportunity, as the fate rarely repeats its generous offers.Yes, the risk is often borders on recklessness, but to show determination is sometimes very useful.With stupidity already more difficult, but still, for example, a person can not guess to climb into the mouth of the dragon for a couple of gold coins (fantastic-theoretical example).Because it is not a risk - it is nonsense, and nothing good will come of this venture will come.
Other similar sayings
expression "Who does not risk, that does not drink champagne" knows almost everyone.However, few people know other similar phrases on the same theme.
following are the most common and well-known proverbs and sayings about the risk:
- Risk - a noble cause (of the same categories: risk - it is honorable).
always people who can be bold, considered noble.A determination is at risk.It turns out that displaying the courage you show their best side.
- Without risk life and fresh water.
is especially true for those who love extreme, adrenaline, and other dangers of life.However, if you think it affects everyone.
- risk in the war - the brother of courage.
Indeed, if the street is happening ugliness and chaos, will sit at home cowardice.You have to be brave and resolute.
- It is not going to risk your life, not possessed by the enemy victory.
the same opera as the previous saying.To win - you need to take risks, whether you like it or not.
- Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Again the same meaning as in the previous two.However, it is less than for the war.As an example, a chess game: you have to take the risk of sounding like figure.Yes, after the committed actions can lose, but you can and win.
- who risks nothing, he gets nothing.
That something appears, you have to be any kind of commitment.If no risk (and therefore, do nothing), there will be no reward.It will not be, strictly speaking.
- Who does not risk, that many lose.
meaning is the same as the previous sayings.
- no business without risk.
Anyone, absolutely any business - is a risk, even an ordinary trip to the store.Just a few people think about it.
