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We herd sheep, we drive cattle, we lead people. Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.
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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I am sure that if every leader who goes into battle will promise himself that he will come out either a conqueror or a corpse, he is sure to win. There is no doubt of that. Defeat is not due to losses but to the destruction of the Soul of the leaders-the 'live to fight another day' doctrine.
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In case of doubt, attack.
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But between the plan and the operation, there is always an unknown. That unknown spells victory or defeat. ... Some people call it getting the breaks. I call it God. God has His part in everything. That's where prayer comes in.
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Keep going, someone must be on top, why not you?
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Do not make excuses, whether it's your fault or not.
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Always do more than is required of you.
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Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash.
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Successful generals make plans to fit circumstances, but do not try to create circumstances to fit plans.
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Battle is an orgy of disorder.
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A good battle plan that you act on today can be better than a perfect one tomorrow.
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I am the best damn ass-kicker in the whole U.S. Army!
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Audacity, audacity, always audacity.
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The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.
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There is only one sort of discipline - PERFECT DISCIPLINE. Men cannot have good battle discipline and poor administrative discipline.
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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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Just drive down that road, until you get blown up
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