A Quote by Carl von Clausewitz

Savage peoples are ruled by passion, civilized peoples by the mind.

Carl von Clausewitz

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Civilized Mind Passion Ruled Savage

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Carl von Clausewitz
German - Military man
June 1, 1780 - November 16, 1831

Savage peoples are ruled by passion, civilized peoples by the mind. The difference lies not in the respective natures of savagery and civilization, but in their attendant circumstances, institutions, and so forth. The difference, therefore, does not operate in every sense, but it does in most of them. Even the most civilized peoples, in short, can be fired with passionate hatred for each other.

Carl von Clausewitz

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Henri La Fontaine

Secret Societies have existed among all peoples, savage and civilized, since the beginning of recorded history... It is beyond question that the secret societies of all ages have exercised a considerable degree of political influence.

Manly Hall

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Albert Einstein

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Bruno Kreisky

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Friedrich Engels

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Henri La Fontaine

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