--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: My rule is: If you meet the weakest…" description: "\"My rule is: If you meet the weakest vessel, attack. If it is a vessel equal to yours, attack. And if it is stronger than yours, also attack.\" — Stepan ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a36/stepan-makarov-109106_equal_my-rule-is-if-you-meet-the-weakest-vesse_1114904.jpg" --- # My rule is: If you meet the weakest vessel, attack. If it… ![“My rule is: If you meet the weakest vessel, attack. If it is a vessel equal to yours, attack. And if it is stronger than yours, also attack.” quote by Stepan Makarov](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a36/stepan-makarov-109106_equal_my-rule-is-if-you-meet-the-weakest-vesse_1114904.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a36/stepan-makarov-109106_equal_my-rule-is-if-you-meet-the-weakest-vesse_1114904.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a36/stepan-makarov-109106_equal_my-rule-is-if-you-meet-the-weakest-vesse_1114904.jpg) > “My rule is: If you meet the weakest vessel, attack. If it is a vessel equal to yours, attack. And if it is stronger than yours, also attack.” Stepan Makarov ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A ruthless strategy that attacks regardless of opponent strength. **In simple terms:** Attack everyone no matter how strong or weak. Key Takeaway Consider ethical implications of unrelenting aggression. 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