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Karl Von Clausewitz

Karl Von Clausewitz

Carl Philipp Gottfried [Gottlieb] von Clausewitz (; June 1, 1780 – November 16, 1831) was a German general and military theorist who stressed the "moral" (in modern terms, psychological) and political aspects of war.

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Two qualities are indispensable: first, an intellect that, even in the darkest hour, retains some glimmerings of the inner light which leads to truth; and second, the courage to follow this faint light wherever it may lead.

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

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

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Although our intellect always longs for clarity and certainty, our nature often finds uncertainty fascinating.

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To secure peace is to prepare for war.

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A conqueror is always a lover of peace.

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War is the continuation of politics by other means.

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Politics is the womb in which war develops.

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

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If the leader is filled with high ambition and if he pursues his aims with audacity and strength of will, he will reach them in spite of all obstacles.

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