If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen

Meaning: If you can't handle pressure, leave the situation.

Origin: American proverb popularized by Harry S. Truman in the 1940s.

Translations

French: Si la chaleur te dérange, sors de la cuisine (literally: If the heat bothers you, leave the kitchen)
Spanish: Si no aguantas el calor, sal de la cocina (literally: If you can't stand the heat, leave the kitchen)
Japanese: 耐えられないなら去れ (Taerarenai nara sare) (literally: If you can't endure, leave)

The road less traveled makes all the difference — Unconventional choices often lead to the most meaningful outcomes.
He who hesitates is lost — Indecision leads to missed opportunities.
A gem cannot be polished without friction — Excellence and greatness are only achieved through struggle and hardship.
The darkest hour is just before the dawn — Situations often worsen right before they improve dramatically.
It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness — Taking constructive action is more effective than complaining about a problem.
When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion — Collective effort by many can overcome even the most powerful opposition.

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