War is regarded as nothing but the continuation of state policy with other means. Carl von Clausewitz continuationmeanpolicy Change image and share on social
The political object is the goal, war is the means of reaching it, and the means can never be considered in isolation from their purposes. Carl von Clausewitz considergoalisolation Change image and share on social
War is not an independent phenomenon, but the continuation of politics by different means. Carl von Clausewitz continuationindependentmean Change image and share on social
War is the province of danger. Carl von Clausewitz dangerprovincewar Change image and share on social
The more a general is accustomed to place heavy demands on his soldiers, the more he can depend on their response. Carl von Clausewitz accustomdemanddepend Change image and share on social
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. Carl von Clausewitz couragedarkfaint share on social
Never forget that no military leader has ever become great without audacity. Carl von Clausewitz audacityforgetgreat Change image and share on social
To secure peace is to prepare for war. Carl von Clausewitz peacepreparesecure Change image and share on social
The backbone of surprise is fusing speed with secrecy. Carl von Clausewitz backbonefusesecrecy Change image and share on social
It is even better to act quickly and err than to hesitate until the time of action is past. Carl von Clausewitz actactionerr Change image and share on social
