Meaning of the word "councils of war never fight" in English

What does "councils of war never fight" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

councils of war never fight

US /ˈkaʊnsəlz əv wɔːr ˈnɛvər faɪt/
UK /ˈkaʊnsəlz əv wɔː ˈnɛvə faɪt/
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Idiom

a proverb suggesting that a group of people who deliberate too much or consult too many opinions will never take decisive action

Example:
The committee has been meeting for months without a decision; it seems councils of war never fight.
We need a leader, not a committee, because councils of war never fight.