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Moral courage is the most valuable and usually the most absent characteristic in men
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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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.
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Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.
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If we aren't victorious, let no man come back alive!
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