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War is the province of uncertainty: three-fourths of those things upon which action in War must be calculated, are hidden more or less in the clouds of great uncertainty.

Our knowledge of circumstances has increased, but our uncertainty, instead of having diminished, has only increased.

Mere intelligence is still not courage, for we often see the cleverest people devoid of resolution.

There are persons who possess the keenest perception for the most difficult problems, who are also not fearful of responsibility, and yet in cases of difficulty cannot come to a resolution.

Although our intellect always feels itself urged towards clearness and certainty, still our mind often feels itself attracted by uncertainty.