And someone will head south 'til this whole thing cools off.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Someone will wait for tension to dissipate before returning or acting.
- In plain terms
- Wait until things are calm again.
- What can you take from it?
- Patience helps during heated times.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is the right time to act?
- Is waiting always wise?
Another view
Passive waiting can allow problems to worsen.
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