209 Quotes by Carl von Clausewitz

There are cases in which the greatest daring is the greatest wisdom.

War is a conflict of great interests which is settled by bloodshed, and only in that is it different from others.

A certain grasp of military affairs is vital for those in charge of general policy.

[...] to introduce into the philosophy of war itself a principle of moderation would be an absurdity

War is an act of violence pushed to its utmost limits.

War is nothing but a continuation of politics with the admixture of other means.

Pursue one great decisive aim with force and determination. The bloody solution of the crisis, the effort for the destruction of the enemy's forces, is the first-born son of war. Only great and general battles can produce great results. Blood is the price of victory.

If we read history with an open mind, we cannot fail to conclude that, among all the military virtues, the energetic conduct of war has always contributed most to glory and success.

The more a leader is in the habit of demanding from his men, the surer he will be that his demands will be answered.