Nothing ventured, nothing gained

Cultural  

1. If you don't risk anything, you won't gain anything.

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nothing ventured, nothing gained Idioms  

1. One must take risks to achieve something, as in They quit their jobs, packed up, and moved to Wisconsin, saying “nothing ventured, nothing gained.” Although this adage has appeared in slightly different form since the late 1300s, it was first recorded in this form only in 1624. For another version, see no pain, no gain.

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Example Sentences

Use whatever cliché you want — "nothing ventured, nothing gained," "playing not to lose" or plain old "choking."

From Salon • Aug. 23, 2019

Seemingly unfazed, Murdoch said, "Well, nothing ventured, nothing gained."

From Time Magazine Archive