Quotation by

Karl Von Clausewitz

It is even better to act quickly and err than to hesitate until the time of action is past.

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Karl Von Clausewitz is saying that making a fast decision, even if it turns out to be wrong, is preferable to waiting too long and missing the opportunity to act. The emphasis is on the value of timely action over careful delay that results in inaction.

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