About this quote

The line calls out the reflex to flee at the first sign of discomfort and demands a steadier, clearer response. It forces you to stop blaming circumstances and check whether fear, impatience, or poor planning are driving your choices. Use the moment to steady your hands, fix what's broken, and move forward with grounded action rather than dramatic escape.

When to use it

• At work when a project hits setbacks, say the line to remind the team to troubleshoot and stay put instead of abandoning the effort at the first hiccup.
• In a relationship going through a rough patch, use the line to encourage honest conversation and repair instead of running away from hard work.
• If a new business faces early losses, repeat the line to focus on pivoting or tightening operations instead of closing shop out of panic.
• When training stalls and progress feels slow, tell yourself the line to push through disciplined practice rather than quitting at the first discomfort.