diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 33b32d1..2d0b5df 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ end
 
 function love.keypressed(key)
   if key == "escape" then
-    os.exit()
+    love.event.quit()
   end
 end
 ```