Victory by masterly inactivity was obviously better than conquest, and the slighter the wounds the quicker the healing.
以熟练的无所作为取得胜利显然比征服要好，而且伤口越轻愈合得越快。
英语百科
Watchful waiting
（重定向自Masterly inactivity）
Watchful waiting (also watch and wait or WAW) is an approach to a medical problem in which time is allowed to pass before medical intervention or therapy is used. During this time, repeated testing may be performed.
Related terms include expectant management, active surveillance and masterly inactivity. The term masterly inactivity is also used in nonmedical contexts.