Author of quotes: Carl Philipp Gottlieb von Clausewitz. Page 3

The second characteristic feature of the leader - simplicity and clarity of the plans, combinations and decisions to which he came. The simpler and clearer the plan of operation, the better it is.

Under the concept of "strength of character" means a firm upholding of beliefs, no matter whether the latest insights from someone else's or their own belief systems, or will arise out of principles, norms, instantaneous impressions, or any other manifestations of the mind.

There is no more appropriate natural properties in order to lead and give strategic activities, how exactly the trick. The trick involves some kind of hidden intention, and therefore is opposed to the direct, simple, or immediate, course of action, just as the wit is opposed to direct evidence.

A large part of intelligence is false, and the fear multiplies fictions and inaccuracies. People are more inclined to believe bad news than good, and bad news tend to exaggerate.

The greatest enemy of a good plan is the dream of a better plan.

If absolute security is impossible to achieve, you are skilled at using the resources available, should achieve a relative advantage in the most important point.

Kind people can, of course, to believe that there is some ingenious way to disarm and defeat the enemy without shedding a large amount of blood, they are free to think that this is a genuine achievement in the art of war. It sounds attractive, but in fact is a deception, you want to open. War is a very dangerous thing, where the worst errors occur on the kindness.

The statesman who sees that war is inevitable, and can not decide to strike first is guilty of a crime against the country.

War is the continuation of politics by other, violent means.

Military simple and is affordable to common person's mind. But to fight hard.

Strong temperament who does not lose balance even in moments of the greatest excitement. Temperament has a strong man, able not only to feel strongly but keep your balance under the most severe tests and is able, despite the storm in his chest, to submit to the subtle directions of the mind, like the needle of a compass on a ship, filled with the storm.

Strategic mistakes cannot be compensated for tactical success.

To combat the enemy, let him believe that you are weak, and then dealt a blow to the heart.