“He who fears the wolf should not enter the forest.”Ioan Slavici · Nuvele · 1881 · Moara cu noroc
Do not venture into dangerous territories if you are not prepared to face their specific risks.
Slavici states a principle of caution: every choice involves taking risks. The forest is the wolf's home, just as any new or difficult field has its dangers. Those who are not ready to face them are better off staying away. A person who fears failure should not become an entrepreneur.
Why it matters It teaches us to honestly assess our limits and not to enter situations for which we are unprepared.