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The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.
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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Attack rapidly, ruthlessly, viciously, without rest, however tired and hungry you may be, the enemy will be more tired, more hungry. Keep punching.
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The test of success is not what you do when you are on top. Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.
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If a man does his best, what else is there?
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Death can be more exciting than life.
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Always do everything you ask of those you command.
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So as through a glass and darkly The age long strife I see Where I fought in many guises, Many names - but always me.
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