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About this quote

What does it mean?
Keep moving forward despite risks rather than hesitating in dangerous situations.
In plain terms
Do not stop moving even if danger is ahead.
What can you take from it?
Action is better than hesitation in combat.

Where it applies

  • battlefield decisions
  • high stakes negotiations
  • emergency response

Putting it to work

  • maintain momentum
  • accept calculated risks

Questions to consider

  • When is stopping the safer choice?

Another view

Moving forward without assessment can lead to unnecessary destruction.

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