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What does it mean?
Waiting to act on revenge makes the final outcome worse.
In plain terms
Late revenge hurts more than quick action.
What can you take from it?
Act promptly or accept worse consequences.

Where it applies

  • planning retaliation
  • conflict resolution
  • legal action

Putting it to work

  • act timely
  • resolve conflicts early

Questions to consider

  • Does timing matter in justice?
  • When to strike?

Another view

Sometimes waiting allows better information gathering.

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