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Carl von Clausewitz

On War — Volume 1

  • b2220376833has quoted4 years ago
    and to introduce into the philosophy of War itself a principle of moderation would be an absurdity
  • b2220376833has quoted4 years ago
    the compulsory submission of the enemy to our will is the ultimate object
  • b2220376833has quoted4 years ago
    is therefore the MEANS
  • b2220376833has quoted4 years ago
    Violence, that is to say, physical force
  • b2220376833has quoted4 years ago
    WAR THEREFORE IS AN ACT OF VIOLENCE INTENDED TO COMPEL OUR OPPONENT TO FULFIL OUR WILL.
  • Sevinj Huseynovahas quoted6 years ago
    Polarity therefore lies in that to which both bear a relation, in the decision, but not in the attack or defence itself.
  • Sevinj Huseynovahas quoted6 years ago
    the political object, as the original motive of the War, will be the standard for determining both the aim of the military force and also the amount of effort to be made.
  • Sevinj Huseynovahas quoted6 years ago
    the aim of all action in War is to disarm the enemy
  • Sevinj Huseynovahas quoted6 years ago
    Two motives lead men to War: instinctive hostility and hostile intention.
  • Sevinj Huseynovahas quoted6 years ago
    the sum of available means and the strength of the Will.
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