Do not rejoice in his defeat, you men. For though the world has stood up and stopped the bastard, the bitch that bore him is in heat again.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Do not celebrate the fall of an enemy, as their origin or cause may persist or return.
- In plain terms
- Winning a battle does not mean the war is over.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay vigilant even after apparent victory.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What comes after victory?
- Is the threat truly gone?
Another view
It assumes the enemy will always return, which is not certain.
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