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“If you have a plan," hissed Sumael from the corner of her mouth, "now would be the time." "I have a plan," said Nothing. "Does it involve swords?" A pause. "All my plans do." "Do you have a sword?" Another. "No." "How will you succeed without one?" Muttered Sumael. A third. "Death waits for us all.” quote by Joe Abercrombie
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““If you have a plan," hissed Sumael from the corner of her mouth, "now would be the time." "I have a plan," said Nothing. "Does it involve swords?" A pause. "All my plans do." "Do you have a sword?" Another. "No." "How will you succeed without one?" Muttered Sumael. A third. "Death waits for us all.””

Joe Abercrombie

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A character warns that having a plan is insufficient without the necessary tools or means to execute it, emphasizing that preparation alone does not guarantee success.

In simple terms: Plans need tools to work.

Key Takeaway

Ensure you have the means to act.

Themes

strategy preparation resourcefulness

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • military missions
  • business projects
  • personal goals
  • creative endeavors

Key Concepts

contingency risk assessment agency

Questions to Reflect On

  • What resources are you missing?
  • How can you adapt when tools are unavailable?
A Different Perspective

A plan without resources can be futile.

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