Some debate , myself included , that driving is a form of expression . Depending on what you do behind the wheel , you may show the globe your sensibility , cognitive artistry , authority , and creativity . Taken to an uttermost level , it ’s possible to even move into a higher airplane of understanding . Case in point : below is a series of quotes from some of the greatest Formula One masters the world has known . Every individual time these guys climbed into their race elevator car , they knew full well that one fault – either by them or someone else – could mean never returning home .
That variety of commitment to a fun is something few will embrace , but the lesson they learned in such a crucible apply to all of us . It ’s more than the oldno risk , no rewardcliche . To rephrase Andretti , if you never conk out , you not only limit the lessons you learn from adversity , but you have no melodic theme just how far youcouldhave gotten in life .
On self-determinism:
1 . " My grandfather always tell me that it is no in force lying on a infirmary bottom state , ' I had the right of fashion . ‘"–Nigel Mansell , 1992 World Champion ( pictured above give Ayrton Senna a aerodynamic lift )
2 . " If you do n’t come walking back to the pits every once in a while moderate a direction wheel in your hands , you ’re not trying firmly enough . “–Mario Andretti , 1978 World Champion
3 . " Suddenly the guidance rack was in my hands . I tried to put it back on , but it was too late . I was just wondering where I was going to end up . “–Kimi Raikkonen , 2007 World Champion
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On risk:
4 . " The closer you are to death , the more alive you finger . But more powerful than fear itself , is the will to gain ground . “–James Hunt , 1976 World Champion ( pictured above )
5 . " To reach anything , you must be prepared to play around on the boundary of disaster . “–Stirling Moss , quadruple World Championship runner - up
6 . " A lot of people criticise Formula One as an unneeded hazard . But what would life be like if we only did what is necessary?"–Niki Lauda , 1975 , 1977 , 1984 World Champion
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On success:
7 . " I ’d rather be probably out of 2nd and third place so I do n’t have to go to the plunder - gift . “– Kimi Raikkonen ( envision above )
8 . " That same second that you are seen as the good , the fastest , and somebody that can not be touched , you are enormously thin . “–Ayrton Senna , 1988 , 1990 , 1991 World Champion
On motivation:
9 . " The consequence money becomes your motivation , you are instantly not as good as someone who is stimulated by Passion of Christ and internal will . “–Sebastian Vettel , 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 World Champion ( show above )
10.“I continuously go further and further , read abut my own limitations , my organic structure , my restriction , psychological limitations . It ’s a way of life of life for me . “– Ayrton Senna
On love:
11 . " There are two thing no man will admit he can not do well : drive and make making love . “– Stirling Moss ( pictured above )
12 . " Happiness is an enemy . It counteract you . dead , you have something to lose . “– James Hunt
13 . " Cornering is like bring a woman to a climax . Both you and the railroad car must bring together . You originate to enroll the orbit of inflammation at the corner , you set up a pace which is right for the auto , and after you ’ve told it it is come along with you , you guide it along at a rhythm which has by now become natural . Only after you ’ve acquit the corner can you both take pleasance in knowing it ’s gone well . “–Jackie Stewart , 1969 , 1971 , 1973 World Champion
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Aaron Milleris theCarseditor for Thrillist , and can befound on Twitter . He readily admit he gets a little philosophical about driving sometimes .
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