The object of war is victory; that of victory is conquest; and that of conquest preservation. - Charles de Secondat at BrainyQuote

The object of war is victory; that of victory is conquest; and that of conquest preservation.

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Conquest, Object, Preservation, Victory, War

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Author Profession: Philosopher

Nationality: French

Born: January 18, 1689

Died: February 10, 1755

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