Run away Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
“You cannot run away from a weakness, you must sometimes fight it out or perish. And if that be so, why not now, and where you stand?”
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde", 1886
Weakness cannot be ignored; confronting it directly is essential to avoid self‑destruction.
In simple terms: Face weakness or perish.
Key Takeaway
Confront personal flaws head‑on.
Themes
self‑improvement
conflict
psychology
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
literary
motivational
When to use this quote
- counseling
- self‑help
- creative writing
Key Concepts
inner struggle
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What weakness do you avoid?
- How will you act now?
A Different Perspective
Denial can delay necessary change.
