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

Quote by Karl Von Clausewitz

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

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

The backbone of surprise is fusing speed with secrecy.

The backbone of surprise is fusing speed with secrecy.

Two qualities are indispensable: first, an intellect that, even in the darkest hour, retains some...

Two qualities are indispensable: first, an intellect that, even in the darkest hour, retains some...

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

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

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...

To secure peace is to prepare for war.

To secure peace is to prepare for war.

Lastly, the great uncertainty of all data in War is a peculiar difficulty, because all...

Lastly, the great uncertainty of all data in War is a peculiar difficulty, because all...

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.

Pursue one great decisive aim with force and determination.

Pursue one great decisive aim with force and determination.

The political object is the goal, war is the means of reaching it, and the...

The political object is the goal, war is the means of reaching it, and the...

War is the province of danger.

War is the province of danger.

Everything in war is simple, but the simplest thing is difficult. The difficulties accumulate and...

Everything in war is simple, but the simplest thing is difficult. The difficulties accumulate and...

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

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

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...

Principles and rules are intended to provide a thinking man with a frame of reference.

Principles and rules are intended to provide a thinking man with a frame of reference.

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

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

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...

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...

Politics is the womb in which war develops.

Politics is the womb in which war develops.

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

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