Activity Quote by Carl von Clausewitz
“War is the province of chance. In no sphere of human activity is such a margin to be left for this intruder. It increases the uncertainty of every circumstance, and deranges the course of events.”
About This Quote
Source Book: On War, 1832
War introduces randomness that disrupts all human plans, increasing uncertainty.
In simple terms: War adds unpredictable chaos.
Key Takeaway
Plan for uncertainty.
Themes
war
uncertainty
strategy
Mood
serious
analytical
strategic
Type
philosophical
historical
When to use this quote
- military planning
- risk assessment
- policy making
Key Concepts
probability
human agency
Questions to Reflect On
- How do leaders mitigate chance?
- Can randomness be a strategic asset?
A Different Perspective
Randomness can’t be fully controlled.
![“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)
