Aviation Quote by Chiang Kai-shek
“Give me fifty DC-3's and the Japanese can have the Burma Road.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 1940, Chongqing, China
Offering a trivial concession can be used to demand larger strategic gains.
In simple terms: Small offers can mask bigger aims.
Beware of seemingly generous offers.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- diplomacy
- business deals
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you accepted a small concession?
- What larger motives might be hidden?
Accepting small offers may lead to exploitation.