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"No battle plan survives contact with the enemy"

- Colin Powell

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This quote by Colin Powell is a pointer that no matter how well-prepared we are for a scenario, there is constantly the potential for the unforeseen. It is a pointer that no matter how much we plan and plan, there is always the possibility that our strategies will not go as anticipated. This quote is a pointer that we need to remain flexible and be prepared to adjust our strategies as required. It is also a tip that we need to be prepared to face the unknown and be willing to take dangers in order to achieve our objectives. This quote is a suggestion that we need to be prepared to deal with the unanticipated and want to adjust our strategies accordingly.

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Colin Powell This quote is written / told by Colin Powell somewhere between April 5, 1937 and today. He was a famous Statesman from USA. The author also have 48 other quotes.

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