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No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country.
George S. Patton
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George S. Patton
Age: 60 †
Born: 1885
Born: November 11
Died: 1945
Died: December 21
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A man must know his destiny… if he does not recognize it, then he is lost. By this I mean, once, twice, or at the very most, three times, fate will reach out and tap a man on the shoulder… if he has the imagination, he will turn around and fate will point out to him what fork in the road he should take, if he has the guts, he will take it.
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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.
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I always believe in being prepared, even when I'm dressed in white tie and tails.
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Americans love to fight, traditionally. All real Americans love the sting and clash of battle.
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Success is how you bounce on the bottom.
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War is simple, direct, and ruthless.
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Anyone in any walk of life who is content with mediocrity is untrue to himself and to American tradition.
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