“The best strategy is always to be very strong.”
Book:On War
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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