Next move Quote by Raymond E. Feist
““Trying to guess the enemy’s next move is useful; trying to guess what they are thinking is pointless.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “A Darkness at Sethanon”, 1994
Predicting enemy actions is strategic; assuming their thoughts is futile.
In simple terms: Focus on observable moves, not mind‑reading.
Plan for actions, not intentions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- battle planning
- business competition
- political negotiations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What data can you gather to improve predictions?
- When is intuition useful?
Mind‑reading can lead to misinterpretation.