בְּמָקוֹם שֶׁאֵין אֲנָשִׁים הִשְׁתַּדֵּל לִהְיוֹת אִישׁ

ביטוי (אנגלית)

Where there are no men, strive to be a man! / When there is no one to do a thing, do it yourself!

הגדרה (אנגלית)

In a place where people do not behave humanely or fairly, you are obligated to act as a good person. Figuratively: when there is no one to lead or do what is required, you are the one who must take initiative and act.

("The timid do not learn, nor the strict teach. Not all who have much merchandise are patient. And in a place where there are no men, strive to be a man" – Pirkei Avot 2:5)