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

Quote by Karl Von Clausewitz

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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 domain of physical exertion and suffering.

War is the domain of physical exertion and suffering.

War is the continuation of politics by other means.

War is the continuation of politics by other means.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

To secure peace is to prepare for war.

To secure peace is to prepare for war.

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

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

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...

Politics is the womb in which war develops.

Politics is the womb in which war develops.

A conqueror is always a lover of peace.

A conqueror is always a lover of peace.

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

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

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.

If the leader is filled with high ambition and if he pursues his aims with...

If the leader is filled with high ambition and if he pursues his aims with...

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.

Beauty is desired in order that it may be befouled; not for its own sake,...

Beauty is desired in order that it may be befouled; not for its own sake,...

Love must not entreat, nor demand. Love must have the power to find its own...

Love must not entreat, nor demand. Love must have the power to find its own...

I have faith in time; its the only certainty.

I have faith in time; its the only certainty.