"I'm at the depot, and I'm not going anywhere. That's better to deal with than having to deal with the unknown. And the unknown is they don't want to fail. They don't want to pay the price unless there's a guarantee they're going to get there"

In this quote, Mark Spitz highlights a sense of stagnancy or uncertainty. The expression "I'm at the depot, and I'm not going anywhere" suggests being stuck or lacking progress, metaphorically representing a state of being fixed or caught. Spitz contrasts this with the option of handling the unknown, which implies a fear of risk or failure. The mention of not wishing to stop working or pay a rate without a guarantee exposes the hesitation individuals have in taking chances or pursuing goals without guarantee of success. Overall, Spitz's words highlight the comfort of a recognized situation, even if it lacks excitement, compared to the worry and ambiguity of stepping into the unknown.