Quote by Washington Irving

The natural principle of war is to do the most harm to our enemy with the least harm to ourselves; and this of course is to be effected by stratagem.

The natural principle of war is to do the most harm to our e

Summary

This quote highlights the concept of strategic thinking in warfare. It emphasizes that the essence of war lies in inflicting maximum damage upon the enemy while minimizing harm to one's own forces. The quote suggests that achieving this goal requires the skillful use of stratagem. In essence, the quote recognizes the importance of planning, deception, and careful execution in order to achieve victory in warfare while preserving one's own resources and soldiers.

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By Washington Irving

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