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Karl Von Clausewitz Quotes

Karl Von Clausewitz quotes about war

Soldier June 1, 1780 – November 16, 1831

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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 always be thought of together. Karl Von Clausewitz
Karl Von Clausewitz quote: "To secure peace is to prepare for war."
To secure peace is to prepare for war. Karl Von Clausewitz
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. Karl Von Clausewitz
Karl Von Clausewitz quote: "Everything in war is very simple. But the simplest thing is..."
Everything in war is very simple. But the simplest thing is difficult. Karl Von Clausewitz
Karl Von Clausewitz quote: "War is not an independent phenomenon, but the continuation of..."
War is not an independent phenomenon, but the continuation of politics by different means. Karl Von Clausewitz
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. Karl Von Clausewitz
Karl Von Clausewitz quote: "Many intelligence reports in war are contradictory; even more..."
Many intelligence reports in war are contradictory; even more are false, and most are uncertain. Karl Von Clausewitz
Karl Von Clausewitz quote: "Politics is the womb in which war develops."
Politics is the womb in which war develops. Karl Von Clausewitz
Karl Von Clausewitz quote: "War is the continuation of politics by other means."
War is the continuation of politics by other means. Karl Von Clausewitz
Karl Von Clausewitz quote: "War is not an exercise of the will directed at an inanimate..."
War is not an exercise of the will directed at an inanimate matter. Karl Von Clausewitz
Karl Von Clausewitz quote: "War is the domain of physical exertion and suffering."
War is the domain of physical exertion and suffering. Karl Von Clausewitz
Karl Von Clausewitz quote: "War is regarded as nothing but the continuation of state..."
War is regarded as nothing but the continuation of state policy with other means. Karl Von Clausewitz
Karl Von Clausewitz quote: "War is the province of danger."
War is the province of danger. Karl Von Clausewitz

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