Law 47: Do Not go Past The Mark You Aimed For, In Victory Learn When To Stop

The 48 Laws Of Power Summary Series

Judgement

“The moment of victory is often the moment of greatest peril. In the heat of victory, arrogance and overconfidence can push you past the goal you had aimed for, and by going too far, you make more enemies than you defeat. Do not allow success to go to your head. There is no substitute for strategy and careful planning. Set a goal, and when you reach it, stop.”

There’s a particular quote by Socrates that echoes this sentiment.