phrases and sayings

[gwinearman]

any help with the following sayings please
1 The .... is ....... than the ...
2 ............... is the ..... of time
3 .... your ....... to the ....
4 very ...... is ........ by he who risks .......
Thank You

[bibster]

4 very little is achieved by he who risks nothing

[Chrysaor]

The pen is mightier than the sword?
Procrastination is the thief of time?
Cast your fate to the winds?

[janmicham]

I think 3 must be: Nail your colours to the mast