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It is even better to act quickly and err than to hesitate until the time of action is past.
Carl von Clausewitz
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— Carl von Clausewitz

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It is even better to act quickly and err than to hesitate until the time of action is past. — Carl von Clausewitz

About Carl von Clausewitz

Carl von Clausewitz was a Soldier from Kingdom of Prussia (1780–1831).

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Who said "It is even better to act quickly and err than to hesitate until the time of act…"?
This quote is attributed to Carl von Clausewitz, a Soldier from Kingdom of Prussia.
When did Carl von Clausewitz live?
Carl von Clausewitz lived from 1780 – 1831.