When you strike, your aim will be deadly. These people came for entertainment, but they're your targets; you will pierce them to the hearts.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- When acting decisively, aim to penetrate the core of an opponent, even if they treat the encounter lightly.
- In plain terms
- Do not let your enemy treat your actions as a game; make your aim count.
- What can you take from it?
- Treat serious actions with serious intent.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you treat conflict lightly?
- What is your real intent?
Another view
This mindset may escalate conflicts unnecessarily.
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