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The principles of the art of war must be passed through a critical and constructive mind , and become a general body of instruction , before they can be of practical use , whether in the field , or in the preparation of an army for war ...
The principles of the art of war must be passed through a critical and constructive mind , and become a general body of instruction , before they can be of practical use , whether in the field , or in the preparation of an army for war ...
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appeal to those who base their attack on the training of the mind , on a confusion of doctrine ' sometimes with method ' and sometimes with ' dogma , ' and who are always ready to assume that he who holds the contrary opinion is a ...
appeal to those who base their attack on the training of the mind , on a confusion of doctrine ' sometimes with method ' and sometimes with ' dogma , ' and who are always ready to assume that he who holds the contrary opinion is a ...
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very remote , with little difficulty , while in a lowly - endowed mind it is confined within narrow limits . Doubtless many instances can be recalled in which distinguished men have very narrow interests , famous professors who know ...
very remote , with little difficulty , while in a lowly - endowed mind it is confined within narrow limits . Doubtless many instances can be recalled in which distinguished men have very narrow interests , famous professors who know ...
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1 The Science of War By the late Colonel G F | 1 |
Constable and Co 1908 | 31 |
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