If the enemy is to be coerced, you must put him in a situation that is…

Carl von Clausewitz
89 citations
If the enemy is to be coerced, you must put him in a situation that is even more unpleasant than the sacrifice you call on him to make. The hardships of the situation must not be merely transient - at least not in appearance. Otherwise, the enemy would not give in, but would wait for things to improve. ✨ Carl von Clausewitz, Michael Howard, Peter Paret (1989). On War, p.77, Princeton University Press
Life
23

More Author Quotes

War should never be thought of as something autonomous, but always as an instrument of policy. ✨ Carl von Clausewitz, Michael Howard, Peter Paret (1989). On War, p.88, Princeton University Press
The backbone of surprise is fusing speed with secrecy.
Criticism exists only to recognize the truth, not to act as judge.
The first, the supreme, the most far-reaching act of judgment that the statesman and commander have to make is to establish ... the kind of war on which they are embarking. ✨ Carl von Clausewitz (200 … ▶
A conqueror is always a lover of peace. ✨ Carl von Clausewitz (2013). The Essential Clausewitz: Selections from On War, p.90, Courier Corporation

More Author Quotes

Most Cited Authors

The Best Quotes

Most Liked Authors

Curated Author Quotes