The man who strikes first admits that his ideas have given out

Similar sayings:

Wait long, strike fast Wait long, strike fast
Mallet strikes chisel; chisel splits wood Mallet strikes chisel; chisel splits wood
Man cannot stir one inch without the push of Heaven’s finger Man cannot stir one inch without the push of Heaven’s finger
A man need never revenge himself; the body of his enemy will be brought to his own door A man need never revenge himself; the body of his enemy will be brought to his own door
A man’s discontent is his worst evil A man’s discontent is his worst evil

Chinese sayings and proverbs