--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Sometimes when the poop hits the fan we…" description: "\"“Sometimes when the poop hits the fan we should block it and run, sometimes we should haul off and knock it for a loop back at the spinning blades. Wis..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6da/faith-hunter-13278_jane-yellowrock_sometimes-when-the-poop-hits-the-fan-we_2311822.jpg" --- # Sometimes when the poop hits the fan we should block it… ![“Sometimes when the poop hits the fan we should block it and run, sometimes we should haul off and knock it for a loop back at the spinning blades. Wisdom is knowing two things. One is which time is which. The other is that no matter what you do you're gonna get crap on your hand.” quote by Faith Hunter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6da/faith-hunter-13278_jane-yellowrock_sometimes-when-the-poop-hits-the-fan-we_2311822.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6da/faith-hunter-13278_jane-yellowrock_sometimes-when-the-poop-hits-the-fan-we_2311822.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6da/faith-hunter-13278_jane-yellowrock_sometimes-when-the-poop-hits-the-fan-we_2311822.jpg) > ““Sometimes when the poop hits the fan we should block it and run, sometimes we should haul off and knock it for a loop back at the spinning blades. Wisdom is knowing two things. One is which time is which. The other is that no matter what you do you're gonna get crap on your hand.”” [Faith Hunter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/faith-hunter/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Life’s challenges bring inevitable messes; wisdom lies in timing actions and accepting unavoidable setbacks. **In simple terms:** Challenges bring mess; timing and acceptance help. Key Takeaway Act wisely and accept inevitable setbacks. Themes challenge wisdom acceptance Mood frustrated thoughtful Type practical inspirational When to use this quote - career setbacks - personal crises - daily annoyances Key Concepts timing resilience problem solving Questions to Reflect On - When should you confront versus accept a problem? - How does timing affect outcomes? 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