If you start to take Vienna - take Vienna.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He advises that once a campaign begins, one should commit fully to it.
- In plain terms
- If you start a conquest, finish it.
- What can you take from it?
- Commit completely once you begin a major effort.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it wise to abandon a failing project?
- How do you assess when to commit fully?
Another view
Blind persistence can lead to wasted resources if the goal is flawed.
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