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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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We herd sheep, we drive cattle, we lead people. Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.
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Americans love to fight, traditionally. All real Americans love the sting and clash of battle.
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The soldier is the army.
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All men are frightened. The more intelligent they are, the more they are frightened.
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In the space of two days I had evolved two plans, wholly distinct, both of which were equally feasible. The point I am trying to bring out is that one does not plan and then try to make circumstances fit those plans. One tries to make plans fit the circumstances.
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I don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom.
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Remember praise is more valuable than blame.
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I am the best damn ass-kicker in the whole U.S. Army!
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I am a Soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight.
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The most vital quality a soldier can possess is self-confidence.
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Just drive down that road, until you get blown up
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Success is how you bounce on the bottom.
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Give me an Army of West Point graduates and I'll win a battle... Give me a handful of Texas Aggies and I'll win a war.
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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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The god of war hates those who hesitate.
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When a decision has to be made, make it. There is no totally right time for anything.
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A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week.
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My men don't surrender. I don't want to hear of any soldier under my command being captured unless he has been hit. Even if you are hit, you can still fight back.
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