Every suspension of offensive action, either from erroneous views, from fear or from indolence, is in favor of the side acting defensively. (Carl von Clausewitz)

Every suspension of offensive action, either from erroneous views, from fear or from indolence, is in favor of the side acting defensively.

Carl von Clausewitz

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