The finest plans have always been spoiled by the littleness of them that should carry them out. Even emperors can't do it all by themselves.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The governments of the present day have to deal not merely with other governments, with emperors, kings and ministers, but also with the secret societies which have everywhere their unscrupulous agents, and can at the last moment upset all the governments' plans.
Plans are only good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work.
In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.
How dangerous emperors are when they go mad.
For me, I do not wish to build an empire.
I find it tricky to make plans.
No emperor has the power to dictate to the heart.
You can make plans but if the opposition plays well, then all your plans become worthless.
Planning is really the hallmark of any large military formation, and it's typically a weakness in new formations and new armies.
Plans are nothing; planning is everything.