Sun Tzu

...would advise that if you're about to enter into a long and difficult war, it is unwise to divert resources and energy toward actions that although they may be correct and the right thing to do may distract both from the potency and planning of the the acquiring of your main objective. In this context, it is more honorable for the common good, if your war is necessary, to do away with the distraction to ensure victory and to protect your troops.Which is another way of saying...any kerfuffle witnessed here tonight should now be resolved and I have learned a valuable lesson as to the limits of my energy and my resources.But I'd also imagine Sun Tzu had a long, long memory.