Modern wars are seldom fought without hatred between nation… - Carl von Clausewitz

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Modern wars are seldom fought without hatred between nations; this serves more or less as a substitute for hatred between individuals.

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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...only a fraction of book learning will seep into practical life anyhow; and the more foolish the theory, the less of it.

history had no lessons or rules to offer the student, it could only broaden his understanding and strengthen his critical judgment.

The more physical the activity, the less the difficulties will be. The more the activity becomes intellectual and turns into motives which exercise a determining influence on the commander's will, the more the difficulties will increase.

Modern wars are seldom fought without hatred between nations; this serves more or less as a substitute for hatred between individuals. - Carl von Clausewitz

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