“Intelligence alone is not courage, we often see that the most intelligent people are irresolute. Since in the rush of events a man is governed by feelings rather than by thought, the intellect needs to arouse the quality of courage, which then supports and sustains it in action.”
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
“Only the element of chance is needed to make war a gamble, and that element is never absent.”
“Self-reliance is the best defence against the pressures of the moment.”
“Talent and genius operate outside the rules, and theory conflicts with practice.”