There Are Times When The Utmost Daring

War Is Only Caused Through The Political Intercourse Of Governments And Nations - War Is Nothing But A Continuation Of Political Intercourse With An Admixture Of Other Means.

Given The Same Amount Of Intelligence, Timidity Will Do A Thousand Times More Damage Than Audacity

Principles And Rules Are Intended To Provide A Thinking Man With A Frame Of Reference.

What Do We Mean By The Defeat Of The Enemy? Simply The Destruction Of His Forces, Whether By Death, Injury, Or Any Other Means-either Completely Or Enough To Make Him Stop Fighting. . . . The Complete Or Partial Destruction Of The Enemy Must Be Regarded As The Sole Object Of All Engagements. . . . Direct Annihilation Of The Enemy's Forces Must Always Be The Dominant Consideration.

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