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Carl von Clausewitz Quotes: By 'intelligence' we mean every sort of information about the enemy and his country - the basis, in short, of our own plans and operations.
         

By 'intelligence' we mean every sort of information about the enemy and his country - the basis, in short, of our own plans and operations.


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Pursue one great decisive aim with force and determination.

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It is even better to act quickly and err than to hesitate until the time of action is past.



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Be audacious and cunning in your plans, firm and persevering in their execution, determined to find a glorious end.



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