Cao Cao: “Who wishes to fight must first count the cost.” — Idle Concepts

Idle Concepts

No. 335
Who wishes to fight must first count the cost.

A moment to consider

Some arguments keep asking for more: another reply, another hour, another night's sleep. Before stepping into one, it helps to name what is at stake and what a useful outcome would look like. A pause can make room for a firm answer, a different conversation, or the decision to spend your attention elsewhere.

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