When Paris sneezes, Europe catches a cold.
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Any plan conceived in moderation must fail when the circumstances are set in extremes.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Plans that are moderate in approach are likely to fail when faced with extreme situations.
This quote highlights the idea that a cautious or moderate plan may not withstand the pressures of extreme circumstances. It suggests that when situations become intense, more radical or adapted strategies may be necessary to achieve success, indicating that a one-size-fits-all approach is often insufficient in the face of adversity.
Themes
PlanningModerationExtremesFailureStrategy
In practice
Example use cases
During a business presentation about strategic planning.
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