Principles and rules are intended to provide a thinking man with a frame of reference. — Carl von Clausewitz
The side that feels the lesser urge for peace will naturally get the better bargain. — Carl von Clausewitz
War is nothing but a continuation of politics with the admixture of other means. — Carl von Clausewitz
Talent and genius operate outside the rules, and theory conflicts with practice. — Carl von Clausewitz
Everything in strategy is very simple, but that does not mean everything is very easy. — Carl von Clausewitz
Whenever armed forces . . . are used, the idea of combat must be present. . . . — Carl von Clausewitz
Lastly, the great uncertainty of all data in war is a peculiar difficulty, because all action must — Carl von Clausewitz