Beware the wrath of a patient adversary.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A calm enemy who waits to strike can be more dangerous than an angry one.
- In plain terms
- Watch out for enemies who wait.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect a waiting opponent.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is patience dangerous?
- How to handle waiting enemies?
Another view
Patience is sometimes just caution.
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