Helmuth von Moltke the Elder Born : October 26, 1800Died : April 24, 1891 Browse All Authors Top 8 quotes by Helmuth von Moltke the Elder No plan of operations extends with any certainty beyond the first contact with the main hostile force. Helmuth von Moltke the Elder operationsforcefirsts The surest way of achieving your goal is through the single-minded pursuit of simple actions. Helmuth von Moltke the Elder goalsimpleway Strategy is a system of makeshifts. Is is more than a science. It is bringing knowledge to bear on practical life, the further elaboration of an original guiding idea under constantly changing circumstances. It is the art of acting under the pressure of the most demanding conditions...That is why general principles, rules derived from them, and systems based on these rules cannot possibly have any value for strategy. Helmuth von Moltke the Elder lifescienceart Eternal peace is a dream - and not even a beautiful one. Helmuth von Moltke the Elder eternaldreambeautiful The Jews form a state, and, obeying their own laws, they evade those of their host country. the Jews always considered an oath regarding a Christian not binding. During the Campaign of 1812 the Jews were spies, they were paid by both sides, they betrayed both sides. It is seldom that the police investigate a robbery in which a Jew is not found either to be an accomplice or a receiver. Helmuth von Moltke the Elder christianlawcountry In the last analysis, luck comes only to the well prepared. Helmuth von Moltke the Elder analysislastsluck Strategy is a system of expedients. Helmuth von Moltke the Elder strategy The greatest deed in war is the speediest end of that war, and every means to that end must remain open. Helmuth von Moltke the Elder
