War is not merely a political act but a real political instrument, a continuation of political intercourse, a carrying out of the same 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.

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...

To secure peace is to prepare for war.

To secure peace is to prepare for war.

War is the continuation of politics by other means.

War is the continuation of politics by other means.

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.

A conqueror is always a lover of peace.

A conqueror is always a lover of peace.

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.

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

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

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...

Pursue one great decisive aim with force and determination.

Pursue one great decisive aim with force and determination.

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...

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 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...

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

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

Politics is the womb in which war develops.

Politics is the womb in which war develops.

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

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

A republican stands up in congress and says 'I GOT A REALLY BAD IDEA!!' and...

A republican stands up in congress and says 'I GOT A REALLY BAD IDEA!!' and...

To do evil that good may come of it is for bunglers in politics as...

To do evil that good may come of it is for bunglers in politics as...

Mediocrity in politics is not to be despised. Greatness is not needed.

Mediocrity in politics is not to be despised. Greatness is not needed.