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Karl Von Clausewitz Quotes

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

Biography

Author Profession: Soldier
Born: June 1, 1780
Died: November 16, 1831

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

War is regarded as nothing but the continuation of state policy with other means.
Karl Von Clausewitz

War is the province of danger.
Karl Von Clausewitz

War is the continuation of politics by other means.
Karl Von Clausewitz

Everything in war is very simple. But the simplest thing is difficult.
Karl Von Clausewitz

To secure peace is to prepare for war.
Karl Von Clausewitz

A conqueror is always a lover of peace.
Karl Von Clausewitz

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