Art Quote by Carl von Clausewitz
“In war everything is simple, but it's the simple things that are difficult.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On War, 1832
War seems simple, but its details are hardest.
In simple terms: Simple aspects are hardest in war.
Key Takeaway
Focus on details.
Themes
war
complexity
strategy
Mood
analytical
serious
Type
philosophical
strategic
When to use this quote
- military planning
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
military theory
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What simple things are overlooked?
- How to address hidden difficulties?
A Different Perspective
Complexity may be oversimplified.
![“Rather than comparing [war] to art we could more accurately compare it to commerce, which is also a conflict of human interests and activities; and it is still closer to politics, which in turn may be considered as a kind of commerce on a larger scale.” quote by Carl von Clausewitz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c35/carl-von-clausewitz-2060_activity_rather-than-comparing-war-to-art-we-coul_21236.jpg)
