War is nothing more than the continuation of politics by other means.

Quote by Karl Von Clausewitz

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War is not an independent phenomenon, but the continuation of politics by different means.

War is not an independent phenomenon, but the continuation of politics by different means.

A conqueror is always a lover of peace.

A conqueror is always a lover of peace.

All action takes place, so to speak, in a kind of twilight, which like a...

All action takes place, so to speak, in a kind of twilight, which like a...

War is not merely a political act but a real political instrument, a continuation of...

War is not merely a political act but a real political instrument, a continuation of...

Although our intellect always longs for clarity and certainty, our nature often finds uncertainty fascinating.

Although our intellect always longs for clarity and certainty, our nature often finds uncertainty fascinating.

The more a general is accustomed to place heavy demands on his soldiers, the more...

The more a general is accustomed to place heavy demands on his soldiers, the more...

Pursue one great decisive aim with force and determination.

Pursue one great decisive aim with force and determination.

It is even better to act quickly and err than to hesitate until the time...

It is even better to act quickly and err than to hesitate until the time...

Everything in war is very simple. But the simplest thing is difficult.

Everything in war is very simple. But the simplest thing is difficult.

Courage, above all things, is the first quality of a warrior.

Courage, above all things, is the first quality of a warrior.

War is regarded as nothing but the continuation of state policy with other means.

War is regarded as nothing but the continuation of state policy with other means.

War is not an exercise of the will directed at an inanimate matter.

War is not an exercise of the will directed at an inanimate matter.

War is the province of danger.

War is the province of danger.

The backbone of surprise is fusing speed with secrecy.

The backbone of surprise is fusing speed with secrecy.

War is the continuation of politics by other means.

War is the continuation of politics by other means.

To secure peace is to prepare for war.

To secure peace is to prepare for war.

I shall proceed from the simple to the complex. But in war more than in...

I shall proceed from the simple to the complex. But in war more than in...

War is the domain of physical exertion and suffering.

War is the domain of physical exertion and suffering.

Politics is the womb in which war develops.

Politics is the womb in which war develops.

Never forget that no military leader has ever become great without audacity.

Never forget that no military leader has ever become great without audacity.