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“Give me fifty DC-3's and the Japanese can have the Burma Road.” quote by Chiang Kai-shek
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“Give me fifty DC-3's and the Japanese can have the Burma Road.”

Chiang Kai-shek

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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.

Key Takeaway

Beware of seemingly generous offers.

Themes

politics strategy negotiation

Mood

cautious strategic

Type

political historical

When to use this quote

  • diplomacy
  • business deals
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

history military tactics

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you accepted a small concession?
  • What larger motives might be hidden?
A Different Perspective

Accepting small offers may lead to exploitation.

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