My father said 'When in doubt, castle.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A short, ironic piece of advice suggesting that seeking refuge in fantasy or isolation is the default response to uncertainty.
- In plain terms
- When unsure of what to do, retreat into comfort or fiction.
- What can you take from it?
- Uncertainty often leads people to seek safety in familiar stories or spaces.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you hide when things get hard?
- Is retreat a valid strategy for doubt?
Another view
The advice promotes avoidance rather than confronting difficult realities.
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