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A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week
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"A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week"

- George S. Patton

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This quote by George S. Patton stresses the importance of taking action and not waiting for the perfect strategy. It recommends that it is better to act now, even if the strategy is not perfect, than to wait for a best strategy to be carried out in the future. This is since the ideal strategy might never ever come, and the chance to take action might be lost. The quote also recommends that taking action with an excellent strategy is more reliable than waiting on a best plan. This is because an excellent strategy, when executed with vitality and decision, can still succeed. The quote motivates us to take action and not wait for the ideal strategy, as it may never ever come. It is better to do something about it now and adjust the strategy as required, than to await the best plan and miss out on the opportunity to take action.

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George S. Patton This quote is written / told by George S. Patton between November 11, 1885 and December 21, 1945. He was a famous Soldier from USA. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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