Dies Quote by Rory Miller
“Better to avoid than run, better to run than de-escalcate, better to de-escalate than fight, better to fight than die.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Conflict resolution advice, Rory Miller, 2018
Escalation should be avoided stepwise: avoid conflict, then run, then de‑escalate, then fight, then die.
In simple terms: Avoid conflict, then escalate stepwise.
Key Takeaway
Choose the least harmful option first.
Themes
conflict
escalation
survival
ethics
Mood
cautious
pragmatic
Type
ethical
strategic
When to use this quote
- personal safety
- military strategy
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
risk assessment
moral hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- When is immediate action necessary?
- How to balance moral choices under pressure?
A Different Perspective
It may oversimplify complex conflicts.
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