It is the downfall of evil, that it never sees far enough ahead. -Stone Tables
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Evil often fails because it does not plan for long-term consequences.
- In plain terms
- Bad guys fail because they cannot see far ahead.
- What can you take from it?
- Plan ahead to avoid short-sighted mistakes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What did I fail to foresee?
- How do I improve my foresight?
Another view
Sometimes quick wins matter more than long term.
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