“The history of failure in war can almost be summed up in two words: too late”
— Douglas MacArthur
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Simplified Meaning:
Often, people fail in wars because they take action too late. This means they wait too long to make crucial decisions or to move their troops, which results in missed opportunities and defeats. Imagine a football game where the coach waits until the last minute to switch out tired players; by then, the other team has already scored and won the game. In history, this has happened many times. For example, during World War II, some decisions that were delayed led to significant losses. This idea can be used in everyday life too. If you postpone important actions, like studying for a test until the night before, you might not do well because you didn't give yourself enough time. So, act promptly and don't delay critical decisions.
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