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It is a common mistake in going to war to begin at the wrong end, to act first, and wait for disasters to discuss the matter.
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This page presents the quote "It is a common mistake in going to war to begin at the wrong end, to act first, and wait for disasters to discuss the matter.". Author of this quote is Thucydides. This quote is about military, common, going to war, matter, war, mistake,.