במקום שאין אנשים, השתדל להיות איש

“In a place where there are no men, strive to be a man.”

Where no one takes responsibility or does what is right, step forward and lead.

— Traditional Israel Wisdom, Israel

Source: Hillel the Elder, Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) 2:5, Mishnah, c. 200 CE