It Is Even Better To Act Quickly

Boldness Becomes Rarer, The Higher The Rank.

In War, Where Imperfect Intelligence, The Threat Of A Catastrophe, And The Number Of Accidents Are Incomparably Greater Than Any Other Human Endeavor, The Amount Of Missed Opportunities, So To Speak, Is Therefore Bound To Be Greater.

A Certain Grasp Of Military Affairs Is Vital For Those In Charge Of General Policy.

The More A General Is Accustomed To Place Heavy Demands On His Soldiers, The More He Can Depend On Their Response.

[...] To Introduce Into The Philosophy Of War Itself A Principle Of Moderation Would Be An Absurdity