An idea from The Art of War

Keeping safe from defeat is in your own hands, while the chance to win comes from the enemy’s mistakes. So in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory.

From The Art of War by Sun Tzu

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