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There is no such thing as luck, merely opportunity meeting preparedness. George S. Patton Jr. — George S. Patton

It is only by doing things others have not that one can advance. — George S. Patton

America loves a winner, and will not tolerate a loser, this is why America has never, and will never, lose a war. — George S. Patton

When we land against the enemy, don't forget to hit him and hit him hard. When we meet the enemy we will kill him. We will show him no mercy. — George S. Patton

No b****** ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb b****** die for his country. — George S. Patton Jr.

Never let the enemy pick the battle site. — George S. Patton

Let's shoot the works and win! Yes win it all. — George S. Patton

God doesn't punish people who take their lives. They need him more than anyone else. - General George Patton — Scott Middlemist

Tanks are new and special weapon-newer than, as special, and certainly as valuable as the airplane. — George S. Patton

Success is not getting to the top - but how you bounce up from the bottom that counts. — George S. Patton

I am the best damn ass-kicker in the whole U.S. Army! — George S. Patton

Many, who should know better, think that wars can be decided by soulless machines, rather than by the blood and anguish of brave men. — George S. Patton

Let us not mourn that such men died, but rejoice that such men lived. — George S. Patton

War isn't about dying for your country. It's about making the enemy die for his. Gen. George S. Patton — Lee Child

There are scenes here and effects here that would make George S. Patton wince. — Joel Siegel

This is a hell of a way to die. — George S. Patton

Attack rapidly, ruthlessly, viciously, without rest, however tired and hungry you may be, the enemy will be more tired, more hungry. Keep punching. — George S. Patton

When there is fear of failure, there will be failure. — George S. Patton

There's only one way for a professional soldier to die. That's from the last bullet of the last battle of the last war. — George S. Patton

Politicians are the lowest form of life on earth. Liberal Democrats are the lowest form of politicians. — George S. Patton

Sure, we want to go home. We want this war over with. The quickest way to get it over with is to go get the bastards who started it. — George S. Patton

If you tell people where to go, but not how to get there, you'll be amazed at the results. — George S. Patton

I don't fear failure. I only fear the slowing up of the engine inside of me which is saying, 'Keep going, someone must be on top, why not you? — George S. Patton Jr.

Rommel, you magnificent bastard! I read your book! — George S. Patton Jr.

I always believe in being prepared, even when I'm dressed in white tie and tails. — George S. Patton

Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results. — George S. Patton Jr.

Untutored courage is useless in the face of educated bullets. — George S. Patton

Always do everything you ask of those you command. — George S. Patton

You must do your damdest and win. — George S. Patton

If everybody is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking. — George S. Patton Jr.

The only way you get on in this profession is to have the reputation of doing what you are told as thoroughly as possible. — George S. Patton

Remember wars are won by killing people. The more we kill, the quicker we'll get out of this war. — George S. Patton

The test of success is not what you do when you are on top. Success is how high you bounce when you hit the bottom. — George S. Patton Jr.

Coward: someone who in a bad situation thinks with his feet — George S. Patton Jr.

An imperfect plan implemented immediately and violently will always succeed better than a perfect plan. — George S. Patton

When General George Patton tried to convince Eisenhower to make a push to conquer the city first, Eisenhower blithely asked, 'Well, who would want it? — Andrei Cherny

A piece of spaghetti or a military unit can only be led from the front end. — George S. Patton

Watch what people are cynical about, and one can often discover what they lack. — George S. Patton

I never take counsel of my fears. — George S. Patton

Those who live in fear die a thousand deaths. — George S. Patton

Pressure makes diamonds — George S. Patton Jr.

The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his. — George S. Patton

My men can eat their belts, but my tanks have gotta have gas. — George S. Patton

To be a successful soldier, you must know history. — George S. Patton Jr.

There is only one sort of discipline, perfect discipline. — George S. Patton

Go forward until the last round is fired and the last drop of gas is expended ... then go forward on foot! — George S. Patton

Few men are killed by the bayonet, many are scared by it. Bayonets should be fixed when the fire fight starts — George S. Patton

In case of doubt, attack. — George S. Patton

Death can be more exciting than life. — George S. Patton

Fixed fortifications are a monument to the stupidity of man. — George S. Patton

Wars are not won by fighting battles; wars are won by choosing battles — George S. Patton

I do not have to tell you who won the war. You know, the artillery did. — George S. Patton

I am a Soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight. — George S. Patton Jr.

Most battles are won before they are ever fought. — George S. Patton

No good decision was ever made in a swivel chair. — George S. Patton Jr.

I'd rather have a German Division in front of me than a French one behind. — George S. Patton

All men are frightened. The more intelligent they are, the more they are frightened. - George S. Patton — Luke Smitherd

The only way anyone ever won a war, is to make the enemy hurt so bad that he can't stand it any more.
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My men don't dig foxholes. I don't want them to. Foxholes only slow up an offensive. Keep moving. And don't give the enemy time to dig one either. — George S. Patton

Human beings are made up of flesh and blood, and a miracle fiber called courage. — George S. Patton Jr.

Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom. — George S. Patton

Always advance. Never dig in. — George S. Patton

Good tactics can save even the worst strategy. Bad tactics will destroy even the best strategy. — George S. Patton

Duty is the essence of manhood. — George S. Patton

Battle ... brings out all that is best. — George S. Patton

A man must know his destiny. — George S. Patton

Perpetual peace is a futile dream. — George S. Patton

Remember that the enemy is just as frightened as you are and probably more so. They are not supermen — George S. Patton Jr.

It is rather interesting how you get used to death. — George S. Patton

War is simple, direct, and ruthless. — George S. Patton

Just drive down that road until you get blown up. — George S. Patton Jr.

There is no such thing as a successful defense. — George S. Patton

To Hell With Compromises — George S. Patton Jr.

It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather, we should thank God that such men lived. — George S. Patton Jr.

Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory — George S. Patton Jr.

May God have mercy for my enemies because I won't. — George S. Patton Jr.

Better to fight for something than live for nothing. — George S. Patton Jr.

No sane man is unafraid in battle, but discipline produces in him a form of vicarious courage. — George S. Patton

The courageous man is the man who forces himself, in spite of his fear, to carry on. — George S. Patton

Have taken Trier with two divisions. What do you want me to do? Give it back? — George S. Patton

All very successful commanders are prima donnas and must be so treated. — George S. Patton

We herd sheep, we drive cattle, we lead people. Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way. — George S. Patton

A pint of sweat, saves a gallon of blood. — George S. Patton

You need to overcome the tug of people against you as you reach for high goals. — George S. Patton

The leader must be an actor. — George S. Patton

You shouldn't underestimate an enemy, but it is just as fatal to overestimate him. — George S. Patton

The fixed determination to have acquired the warrior soul, to either conquer or perish with honor, is the secret of victory. — George S. Patton

Moral courage is the most valuable and usually the most absent characteristic in men — George S. Patton Jr.

Take not counsel of your fears — George S. Patton

George Patton and Winston Churchill are simpatico. — Bill O'Reilly

Courage is fear holding on a minute longer. — George S. Patton Jr.

Do not try to make circumstances fit your plans. Make plans that fit the circumstances. — George S. Patton

A good solution applied with vigor now is better than a perfect solution applied ten minutes later. — George S. Patton

If everybody's thinking the same thing, then nobody's thinking. — George S. Patton

If you go into a battle, it's better to win the first time. — George S. Patton

A leader is a man who can adapt principles to circumstances. — George S. Patton

A pint of sweat will save a gallon of blood — George S. Patton Jr.

The publicity I have been getting, a good deal of which is untrue, and the rest of it ill considered, has done me more harm than good. — George S. Patton

Officers must be made to care for their men. That is the sole duty of all officers. — George S. Patton

Success demands a high level of logistical and organizational competence. — George S. Patton