Quotes by Carl von Clausewitz

Explore a curated collection of 21 quotes by Carl von Clausewitz. Discover timeless wisdom, insightful thoughts, and memorable words that have inspired readers around the world. Browse through the gallery below and click on any quote to read more.

Our knowledge of circumstances has increased, but our uncertainty, instead of having diminished, has only increased. The — Carl von Clausewitz
War is merely the continuation of politics by other means — Carl von Clausewitz
If the leader is filled with high ambition and if he pursues his aims with audacity and strength of will, he will reach — Carl von Clausewitz
We maintain, on the contrary, that war is simply a continuation of political intercourse, with the addition of other mea — Carl von Clausewitz
War is the continuation of politics by other means. — Carl von Clausewitz
I shall proceed from the simple to the complex. But in war more than in any other subject we must begin by looking at th — Carl von Clausewitz
Many intelligence reports in war are contradictory; even more are false, and most are uncertain. — Carl von Clausewitz
War is not an independent phenomenon, but the continuation of politics by different means. — Carl von Clausewitz
Everything in war is very simple. But the simplest thing is difficult. — Carl von Clausewitz
To secure peace is to prepare for war. — Carl von Clausewitz
War is not merely a political act but a real political instrument, a continuation of political intercourse, a carrying o — Carl von Clausewitz
The political object is the goal, war is the means of reaching it, and the means can never be considered in isolation fr — Carl von Clausewitz
War is the province of danger. — Carl von Clausewitz
War is regarded as nothing but the continuation of state policy with other means. — Carl von Clausewitz
Although our intellect always longs for clarity and certainty, our nature often finds uncertainty fascinating. — Carl von Clausewitz
Two qualities are indispensable: first, an intellect that, even in the darkest hour, retains some glimmerings of the inn — Carl von Clausewitz
Courage, above all things, is the first quality of a warrior. — Carl von Clausewitz
Pursue one great decisive aim with force and determination. — Carl von Clausewitz
Never forget that no military leader has ever become great without audacity. — Carl von Clausewitz
Politics is the womb in which war develops. — Carl von Clausewitz