35. A Sense of Security p.227

    Some people take the view that sometimes in life we have to take chances in order to make progress. I admire such people. It certainly takes courage to take risks. Maybe it's due to my upbringing, but I am the type who likes to play it safe.

    People like me believe in the saying, " A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." Conservative as it may be, it keeps me out of trouble. I must confess, however, that such a lifestyle may, at times, be boring. Admittedly, my life is not half as colorful or exciting as other people's, but at least it gives me a sense of security.

    take the view that + 从句   认为

    take chances = take risks = adventure v.    adventurous¹ adj.

    make a lot of progress  不可数   progress v.n.发音不同

    admirable  重音在第一音节

    It takes patience to be a good teacher.

    upbringing  n.成长环境

    type = kind

    play it safe  做事稳稳地来

    proverb = saying

    Haste makes waste. 欲速者不达

    Though/Although she is beautiful,…… = Beautiful as she is,…… = As beautiful as she is,……

    He studies （twice or half）as hard as I do.