War is a conflict of great interests which is settled by bloodshed, and only in that is it different from others. - Carl von Clausewitz

War is such a dangerous business that mistakes that come from kindness are the very worst.

To introduce into the philosophy of War itself a principle of moderation would be an absurdity.

Truth in itself is rarely sufficient to make men act. Hence the step is always long from cognition to volition, from knowledge to ability. The most powerful springs of action in men lie in his emotions. He derives his most vigorous support, if we may use the term, from that blend of brains and temperament which we have learned to recognize in the qualities of determination, firmness, staunchness, and strength of character.