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

- Miguel de Cervantes

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This quote by Miguel de Cervantes talks to the idea of making sensible decisions in tight spots. It recommends that when the odds are stacked versus you, it is not cowardly to pull back, but rather a smart choice. It likewise indicates that when the odds are not in your favor, it is not smart to remain and wish for the very best. Rather, it is much better to examine the situation and make a decision that is in your benefit. This quote encourages us to be mindful of our decisions and to make sure that we are making the best option for ourselves. It is a suggestion that often it is better to pull back than to stay and hope for the best.

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Miguel de Cervantes This quote is written / told by Miguel de Cervantes between September 29, 1547 and April 23, 1616. He was a famous Novelist from Spain. The author also have 50 other quotes.

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