Karl Von Clausewitz Quotes

War is nothing but a continuation of politics with the admixture of other means (Vom Kriege)
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War is the province of danger.
Karl Von Clausewitz quote

War is the domain of physical exertion and suffering.
Karl Von Clausewitz quote

The political object is the goal, war is the means of reaching it, and the means can never be considered in isolation form their purposes.
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The backbone of surprise is fusing speed with secrecy.
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Never forget that no military leader has ever become great without audacity.
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Although our intellect always longs for clarity and certainty, our nature often finds uncertainty fascinating.
Karl Von Clausewitz quote

Courage, above all things, is the first quality of a warrior.
Karl Von Clausewitz quote

Biography

Prussian soldier and military theorist