What are the motifs in Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T. E. Lawrence?

The role of planning and its importance is another underlying ideas of the book. Most of Lawrence's missions were successful because of the time spent in his preparation. The bridges in the Jordan Valley are a good example. There are a series of eight or nine bridges that connect the area with Damascus. Under Lawrence's guidance they took out the two end bridges, thus forcing the Turks to flee from the Jordan Valley and Medina. This is the result of good planning.