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Miguel de Cervantes

To withdraw is not to run away, and to stay is no wise action, when there's more reason to fear than to hope.

Fear

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Leaving a situation does not mean you are escaping out of cowardice, especially when the dangers outweigh any chance of a positive outcome. Staying in such circumstances is unwise because fear signals that the risks are greater than the potential benefits.

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