The context of the following conversation is Quinn held Aubrey's feet to the fire because Aubrey made a slight infraction to the rules.:
Quinn says I think I need to continue being tough on Aubrey..
The friend responds What did Aubrey do this time?.
Quinn responds It was a slight rules infraction..
The friend responds Do you think you're being too harsh?.
Quinn responds No, small infractions become large infractions if not dealt with..
The friend responds I guess it's smart to think in the long term..