Mind Quote by George R.R. Martin
““The Marquis de Carabas always had a plan, and he always had a fallback plan; and beneath these plans he always had a real plan, one that he would not even let himself know about, for when the original plan and the fallback plan had both gone south.””
About This Quote
Source Book: A Song of Ice and Fire, 1996–present
The character always prepares multiple strategies, keeping a hidden ultimate goal unknown even to himself, to survive when all other plans fail.
In simple terms: Always have hidden backup plans.
Key Takeaway
Prepare layered strategies and keep a secret core plan.
Themes
strategy
resilience
planning
uncertainty
adaptation
Mood
cautious
reflective
determined
Type
advisory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- business crisis
- military campaign
- personal setbacks
- project management
Key Concepts
contingency planning
risk management
self‑deception
Questions to Reflect On
- What core goal are you ignoring?
- How can you balance transparency with strategic secrecy?
A Different Perspective
Relying on hidden plans can lead to over‑confidence and neglect of current realities.
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