Humans Quote by Carl von Clausewitz
“All war presupposes human weakness and seeks to exploit it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: On War by Carl von Clausewitz, 1832
War exploits human frailties, using them as strategic advantages.
In simple terms: War takes advantage of human weakness.
Recognize and address vulnerabilities.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- military planning
- political negotiations
- security policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies protect the vulnerable in conflict?
- What ethical limits exist for exploiting weakness?
Exploiting weakness can dehumanize participants.