Carl von Clausewitz Quotes

If the leader is filled with high ambition and if he pursues his aims with audacity and strength of will, he will reach them in spite of all obstacles.

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• If the leader is filled with high ambition and if he pursues his aims with audacity and strength of will, he will reach them in spite of all obstacles.

  

  Carl von Clausewitz
  • High
  • Leader
  • Ambition