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Carl von Clausewitz — Portrait after a picture by Wilhelm Wach (public domain), via Wikimedia Commons.

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Carl von Clausewitz

German-Prussian general and military theorist

1780–1831

3 quotes, most often on Courage.

Although our intellect always longs for clarity and certainty, our nature often finds uncertainty fascinating.
On War (1832), Book 1, Ch. 1
- Intelligence
There are times when the utmost daring is the height of wisdom.
On War (1832), Book 2
- Courage
- Wisdom
With uncertainty in one scale, courage and self-confidence should be thrown into the other to correct the balance. The greater they are, the greater the margin that can be left for accidents.
On War (1832), Book 1, Ch. 1
- Courage
- Risk

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