Fixed fortifications are a monument to the stupidity of man. Anything built by man, can be destroyed by him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Static defenses are useless because humans can breach or destroy anything.
- In plain terms
- Fortifications fail because people can break them.
- What can you take from it?
- Rely on flexibility, not fixed structures.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defenses are truly reliable?
- How do you plan for failure?
Another view
Fixed structures still provide temporary protection or deterrence.
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