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What does it mean?
Simple errors like stupidity can be more deadly than complex enemy plans.
In plain terms
Stupidity can kill us even when clever enemy plans cannot.
What can you take from it?
Avoid carelessness; it is more dangerous than enemy schemes.

Where it applies

  • critical tasks
  • decision making

Putting it to work

  • double-check work
  • avoid carelessness

Questions to consider

  • Are you being careful?
  • What small error matters?

Another view

Intelligence does not guarantee safety either.

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