No battle is worth fighting except the last one.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that it's not worth fighting in any battle, except for the very last one. This means that you should avoid getting involved in unnecessary conflicts or arguments, and instead save your energy and focus for the truly important things in life. The idea is to pick your battles wisely and only fight when it's absolutely necessary, like in a final, decisive confrontation.
About J. Enoch Powell
Enoch Powell was a British politician, scholar, and writer who served as a Member of Parliament for both the Conservative and Ulster Unionist parties. He was known for his controversial ‘Rivers of Blood’ speech criticizing immigration, which contributed to both the Conservatives’ win in 1970 and their loss in 1974.
More quotes from J. Enoch Powell
I will not surrender responsibility for my life and my actions.
I do not keep a diary. Never have. To write a diary every day is like returning to one’s own vomit.
If I cannot understand my friend’s silence, I will never get to understand his words.
If my ship sails from sight, it doesn’t mean my journey ends, it simply means the river bends.
When I repress my emotion my stomach keeps score.
No battle is worth fighting except the last one.