35. A Sense of Security 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.