--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: […] I prefer to go and face the devil…" description: "\"“[…] I prefer to go and face the devil, rather than waiting for him to knock” (Ferruccio)”\" — Carlo A. Martigli" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/423/carlo-a-martigli-87400_devil_i-prefer-to-go-and-face-the-devil-rather_2740907.jpg" --- # \[…\] I prefer to go and face the devil, rather than waiting… ![“[…] I prefer to go and face the devil, rather than waiting for him to knock” (Ferruccio)” quote by Carlo A. Martigli](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/423/carlo-a-martigli-87400_devil_i-prefer-to-go-and-face-the-devil-rather_2740907.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/423/carlo-a-martigli-87400_devil_i-prefer-to-go-and-face-the-devil-rather_2740907.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/423/carlo-a-martigli-87400_devil_i-prefer-to-go-and-face-the-devil-rather_2740907.jpg) > ““\[…\] I prefer to go and face the devil, rather than waiting for him to knock” (Ferruccio)”” Carlo A. Martigli ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Facing challenges directly is preferable to waiting for them to appear. **In simple terms:** Confront problems early. Key Takeaway Take proactive steps toward obstacles. Themes courage proactivity challenge Mood determined motivational Type advice inspirational When to use this quote - career setbacks - health issues - conflict resolution Key Concepts psychology self‑help Questions to Reflect On - What fear holds you back? - How can you prepare before confronting? A Different Perspective Proactivity may increase stress if not managed. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Devil](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/devil/) ## Related quotes > [Black hair, angelic face, and devil eyes.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ilona-andrews/black-hair-angelic-face-and-devil-eyes/) [Ilona Andrews](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ilona-andrews/) > [“they have done nothing in the least to appease or abate that anger, neither is God in the least bound by any promise to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jonathan-edwards/they-have-done-nothing-in-the-least-to-appease-or-abate-that-anger/) [Jonathan Edwards](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jonathan-edwards/) > [I prefer to keep my face as clean as possible when I am not working.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nina-agdal/i-prefer-to-keep-my-face-as-clean-as-possible-when-i-am-not-working/) [Nina Agdal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nina-agdal/) > [I've known you for years. 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