3 Karl von Clausewitz Quotes on Genius
Karl von Clausewitz quotes on genius
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Any complex activity, if it is to be carried on with any degree of virtuosity, calls for appropriate gifts of intellect and temperament. If they are outstanding and reveal themselves in exceptional achievements, their possessor is called a 'genius'.
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...talent and genius operate outside the rules, and theory conflicts with practice.
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A prince or general can best demonstrate his genius by managing a campaign exactly to suit his objectives and his resources, doing neither too much nor too little.
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