In strategy the longest cut is often the shortest way home. - Alfred von Schlieffen

"In strategy the longest cut is often the shortest way home."

Alfred von Schlieffen Leadership

Military General German 1833–1913

More from Alfred von Schlieffen

"The whole of the Balkans is not worth the bones of a single Pomeranian grenadier."

"Know thyself, and then thou shalt know all things."

"The art of war is the art of concentration."

"I have always believed that victory is determined by the strength of will."

"A leader must be fair and just."

"Integrity is everything."

"One must take responsibility for one's environment."

"In this house, I make the decisions"