War is not an independent phenomenon, but the continuation of politics by different means.

Principles and rules are intended to provide a thinking man with a frame of reference.

Pursue one great decisive aim with force and determination.

War is merely a continuation of politics.

Of all the passions that inspire a man in a battle, none, we have to admit, is so powerful and so constant as the longing for honor and reknown.

War is not merely a political act but a real political instrument, a continuation of political intercourse, a carrying out of the same by other means.

Only great and general battles can produce great results