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“Trying to guess the enemy’s next move is useful; trying to guess what they are thinking is pointless.” quote by Raymond E. Feist
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““Trying to guess the enemy’s next move is useful; trying to guess what they are thinking is pointless.””

Raymond E. Feist

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.

Key Takeaway

Plan for actions, not intentions.

Themes

strategy military decision‑making

Mood

analytical cautious

Type

philosophical strategic

When to use this quote

  • battle planning
  • business competition
  • political negotiations

Key Concepts

intelligence cognition

Questions to Reflect On

  • What data can you gather to improve predictions?
  • When is intuition useful?
A Different Perspective

Mind‑reading can lead to misinterpretation.

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