attack is the best form of defence

English

Alternative forms

attack is the best defence

Proverb

attack is the best form of defence

In a battle, attacking the opposition first is better than waiting for them to attack.

Translations

attacking the opposition first is better than waiting

Finnish: hyökkäys on paras puolustus
French: l'attaque est la meilleure défense (fr), la meilleure défense, c'est l'attaque (fr)
German: Angriff ist die beste Verteidung
Italian: la miglior difesa è l'attacco
Japanese: 攻撃は最大の防御なり (kōgeki wa saidai no bōgyo nari)

Norwegian: angrep er det beste forsvar
Romanian: atacul este cea mai bună apărare
Spanish: la mejor defensa es un buen ataque
Swedish: anfall är bästa försvar

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