Conditions Quote by B. H. Liddell Hart
“Natural hazards, however formidable, are inherently less dangerous and less uncertain than fighting hazards. All conditions are more calculable, all obstacles more surmountable than those of human resistance.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Strategy: The Indirect Approach, B. H. Liddell Hart, 1967
Human resistance is harder to predict and overcome than natural hazards, which are more measurable and manageable.
In simple terms: Human opposition is tougher than natural threats.
Key Takeaway
Focus on understanding human factors.
Themes
strategy
conflict
human nature
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
strategic
pragmatic
When to use this quote
- military planning
- disaster response
- policy making
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
calculation
uncertainty
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders anticipate human resistance?
- What tools improve predictability of human actions?
A Different Perspective
Human behavior can be irrational and unpredictable despite analysis.
