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“The soundest strategy in war is to postpone operations until the moral disintegration of the enemy renders the delivery of the mortal blow both possible and easy.” quote by Vladimir Lenin
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“The soundest strategy in war is to postpone operations until the moral disintegration of the enemy renders the delivery of the mortal blow both possible and easy.”

Vladimir Lenin

About This Quote

Source Treat: The State and Revolution, 1917

He argues that waiting for the enemy’s moral collapse makes victory easier.

In simple terms: Delay attacks until the enemy is weakened morally.

Key Takeaway

Use patience to weaken opponents.

Themes

war strategy morality

Mood

cautious strategic

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • military planning
  • political campaigns
  • revolutionary movements

Key Concepts

psychological warfare political theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is it wiser to act now or wait?
  • How can morale be measured?
A Different Perspective

Moral decay may not occur as expected, risking missed opportunities.

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