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About this quote

What does it mean?
Embracing evil or chaos is presented as a strategy for triumph.
In plain terms
Joining with bad forces can lead to winning.
What can you take from it?
Unlikely alliances can produce success.

Where it applies

  • political maneuvering
  • strategic alliances
  • rhetoric

Putting it to work

  • navigating conflicts
  • forming coalitions

Questions to consider

  • Is any ally acceptable for victory?
  • Can evil be useful?

Another view

It promotes collaboration with immoral forces without ethical bounds.

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