I shall proceed from the simple to the complex. But in war more than in any other subject we must begin by looking at the nature of the whole; for here more than elsewhere the part and the whole must…

Quote by Karl Von Clausewitz

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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...

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

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

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 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.

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 continuation of politics by other means.

War is the continuation of politics by other means.

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

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

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 the domain of physical exertion and suffering.

War is the domain of physical exertion and suffering.

Many intelligence reports in war are contradictory; even more are false, and most are uncertain.

Many intelligence reports in war are contradictory; even more are false, and most are uncertain.

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...

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

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

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.

To secure peace is to prepare for war.

To secure peace is to prepare for war.

Pursue one great decisive aim with force and determination.

Pursue one great decisive aim with force and determination.

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...

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 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.