(I can't remember from which Terry Pratchett book this came from, and its not the exact quote but basically ...)

It had to do with 2 doors, one leading to life, and one leading to certain death -- same kind of question

I'd find the smaller of the two and overpower him, and then say to him "Look bub, we both know how this goes - so lets not play silly buggers. Which door is the correct door, and also by the way, you're going through it first"

I guess it doesn't apply since its paths, and not certain death tho