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“Knowing is different from doing and therefore theory must never be used as norms for a standard, but merely as aids to judgment.”

Quote by Carl von Clausewitz

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Carl von Clausewitz

Carl von Clausewitz, born on July 1, 1780, and died on November 16, 1831, was a Prussian military theorist and historian. He is considered one of the founders of modern military theory. Clausewitz's most famous work, 'On War,' has had a profound impact on military strategy and warfare theory to this day. more

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