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. Karl Von Clausewitz on courage
Courage, above all things, is the first quality of a warrior. Karl Von Clausewitz on courage
Many intelligence reports in war are contradictory even more are false, and most are uncertain. Karl Von Clausewitz on intelligence
Although our intellect always longs for clarity and certainty, our nature often finds uncertainty fascinating. Karl Von Clausewitz on nature
War is not an independent phenomenon, but the continuation of politics by different means. Karl Von Clausewitz on politics
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. Karl Von Clausewitz on strength
It is even better to act quickly and err than to hesitate until the time of action is past. Karl Von Clausewitz on time
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. Karl Von Clausewitz on truth
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 on war
War is the continuation of politics by other means. Karl Von Clausewitz on war
Many intelligence reports in war are contradictory even more are false, and most are uncertain. Karl Von Clausewitz on war