In all human affairs, and especially in those that relate to war, ...leave always some room to fortune, and to accidents which cannot be foreseen. (Polybius)

In all human affairs, and especially in those that relate to war, ...leave always some room to fortune, and to accidents which cannot be foreseen.

Polybius

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