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A pint of sweat, saves a gallon of blood.
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 convinced that much more emphasis should be placed on history. The purpose of history is to learn how human beings react when exposed to the danger of wounds or death.
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The soldier is the army.
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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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Death can be more exciting than life.
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To conquer, we must destroy our enemies. We must not only die gallantly we must kill devastatingly. The faster and more effectively you kill, the longer you will live to enjoy the priceless fame of conquerors.
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You must do your damdest and win.
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We want to get the hell over there. The quicker we clean up this Goddamned mess, the quicker we can take a little jaunt against the purple pissing Japs and clean out their nest, too. Before the Goddamned Marines get all of the credit.
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Take calculated risks.
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Americans love to fight, traditionally. All real Americans love the sting and clash of battle.
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