Quotes & Sayings About Underestimating The Enemy

Underestimating one's enemy was a classic tactical mistake
one that was usually born out of stupidity or arrogance or both. (Harry Smith) — Vince Flynn

No misfortune is worse than underestimating the enemy. Underestimating the enemy, I risk losing my treasure. — Laozi

Don't make the mistake of underestimating your enemies. — Bohdi Sanders

The generals have a saying: "Rather than make the first move it is better to wait and see. Rather than advance an inch it is better to retreat a yard." This is called going forward without advancing, pushing back without using weapons. There is no greater misfortune than underestimating your enemy. Underestimating your enemy means thinking that he is evil. Thus you destroy your three treasures and become an enemy yourself. When two great forces oppose each other, the victory will go to the one that knows how to yield. — Laozi

The loss of any army is always caused by underestimating the enemy. Therefore gather information and watch the enemy carefully. — Zhuge Liang

Overestimating the intelligence of the enemy is, if anything, more dangerous than underestimating it. — Neal Stephenson