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. adventurous 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.