Carl von Clausewitz Quotes about Passion

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Savage peoples are ruled by passion, civilized peoples by the mind.

Savage peoples are ruled by passion, civilized peoples by the mind.

Carl von Clausewitz

Passion, Mind, Savages

Carl von Clausewitz (2008). “On War”, p.76, Princeton University Press

Savage peoples are ruled by passion, civilized peoples by the mind. The difference lies not in the respective natures of savagery and civilization, but in their attendant circumstances, institutions, and so forth. The difference, therefore, does not operate in every sense, but it does in most of them. Even the most civilized peoples, in short, can be fired with passionate hatred for each other.

Carl von Clausewitz

Lying, Passion, Differences

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.

Carl von Clausewitz

Powerful, Passion, Men

"On War (Book 1)". Book by Carl von Clausewitz, 1832.