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The probability of direct confrontation increases with the aggressiveness of the enemy. So, rather than try to outbid the enemy with complicated schemes, one should, on the contrary, try to outbid him in simplicity

Carl von Clausewitz

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Carl von Clausewitz (1 June 1780 – 16 November 1831) was a Prussian general and influential military theorist. He is most famous for his military treatise Vom Kriege, translated into English as On War.

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Native Name: Carl Philipp Gottlieb von Clausewitz

Alternative Names: Carl Philipp Gottlieb Clausewitz • von Clausewitz • Clausewitz

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...the side that feels the lesser urge for peace will naturally get the better bargain.

Out of the whole multitude of prudent men in the world, the great majority are so from timidity.

der Handelnde im Kriege die Dinge unaufhörlich anders findet, als er sie erwartet hatte,

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