Quote by Dean Rusk

We're eyeball to eyeball and the other fellow just blinked.

We're eyeball to eyeball and the other fellow just blinked.

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a tense confrontation or a standoff between two parties, where they are both directly facing each other with equal determination. However, one of the parties shows signs of faltering or surrendering by "blinking," indicating their inability to maintain the confrontation. The quote symbolizes a shift in power dynamics, illustrating how one side's unwavering resolve or strength led to the other party backing down or losing confidence in their position.

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