Friedrich von Bernhardi Professions : Author Born : November 22, 1849 Died : November 12, 1930 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by Friedrich von Bernhardi The inevitableness, the idealism, and the blessing of war, as an indispensable and stimulating law of development, must be repeatedly emphasized. Friedrich von Bernhardi blessing law war War is a biological necessity of the first importance, a regulative element in the life of mankind which cannot be dispensed with. ... But it is not only a biological law but a moral obligation and, as such, an indispensable factor in civilization. Friedrich von Bernhardi law war civilization We must rouse in our people the unanimous wish for power in this sense, together with the determination to sacrifice on the altar of patriotism, not only life and property, but also private views and preferences in the interests of the common welfare. Friedrich von Bernhardi sacrifice determination views Similar Authors F. E. Marsh author Iimani David author Beatrice Faust author Isabella Macdonald Alden author Isabella Beeton author Alan AtKisson author All Authors