The officer who cannot adapt is like a statue—impressive but... - Alfred von Schlieffen

"The officer who cannot adapt is like a statue—impressive but utterly useless."

Alfred von Schlieffen Strength

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."

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

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

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

"Strength comes from within."

"A woman should be proud of who she is."

"A strong woman can overcome anything."

"The only thing I'm good at is killing."