Balls Quote by Viola Davis
![“It was hard, that confrontation scene [in "Fences"], that was a hard one. I felt like it was relentless, I never felt like I could just drop the ball when the coverage was on him or anything else.” quote by Viola Davis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f36/viola-davis-1174_balls_it-was-hard-that-confrontation-scene-in_235068.jpg)
“It was hard, that confrontation scene [in "Fences"], that was a hard one. I felt like it was relentless, I never felt like I could just drop the ball when the coverage was on him or anything else.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Fences (2016) directed by Denzel Washington
A pivotal confrontation feels relentless, making it impossible to abandon responsibility when pressure mounts.
In simple terms: Hard confrontations feel endless.
Key Takeaway
Stay present and address issues directly.
Themes
conflict
responsibility
pressure
determination
Mood
tense
determined
serious
Type
conflict
personal growth
When to use this quote
- workplace dispute
- family argument
- legal negotiation
- team project
- personal boundary setting
Key Concepts
communication
stress management
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain composure under relentless pressure?
- What strategies help you pause before reacting?
A Different Perspective
Relentlessness can cause burnout if not balanced with self‑care.
![“I think that's why August [Wilson] named her Rose [in "Fences"]; I really do. She's a rose in her sweetness and her kindness and in everything else, even her anger towards the end.” quote by Viola Davis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bcf/viola-davis-1174_august_i-think-that-s-why-august-wilson-named-h_157231.jpg)
