Law 47 advises learning when to stop in victory to avoid overconfidence and overreach. Going too far in success can create more enemies than you defeat.
Law 47 teaches to learn when to stop in victory, as overconfidence can lead to overreach. Avoid making more enemies than you defeat by not going past your intended goal.
| Front | Law 47 |
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| Back | DO NOT GO PAST THE MARK YOU AIMED FOR; IN VICTORY, LEARN WHEN TO STOP The moment of victory is often the moment of greatest peril. In the heat of victory, arrogance and overconfidence can push you past the goal you had aimed for, and by going too far, you make more enemies than you defeat. Do not allow success to go to your head. There is no substitute for strategy and careful planning. Set a goal, and when you reach it, stop. |
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