I Am Conscious Of Having

The Unknown Is The Governing Principle Of War.

One Does Simply What One Can In Order To Apply What One Knows .

No Study Is Possible On The Battlefield.

A War Not Only Arises, But Derives Its Nature , From The Political Ideas, The Moral Sentiments, And The International Relations Obtaining At The Moment When It Breaks Out. This Amounts To Saying:;: Try And Know Why And With The Help Of What You Are Going To Act; Then You Will Find Out How To Act.

My Center Is Giving Way, My Right Is In Retreat; Situation Excellent. I Shall Attack.