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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 must guard against becoming so engrossed in the specific nature of the roots and bark of the trees of knowledge as to miss the meaning and grandeur of the forest they compose.
George S. Patton
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.
George S. Patton
An active mind cannot exist in an inactive body.
George S. Patton
Discipline must be a habit so ingrained that it is stronger than the excitement of battle.
George S. Patton
No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country.
George S. Patton
A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week.
George S. Patton
The highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is bearing arms.
George S. Patton
In war nothing is impossible, provided you use audacity.
George S. Patton
If you go into a battle, it's better to win the first time.
George S. Patton
There is no such thing as a successful defense.
George S. Patton
Keep going, someone must be on top, why not you?
George S. Patton
Do not try to make circumstances fit your plans. Make plans that fit the circumstances.
George S. Patton
By perseverance, study, and eternal desire, any man can become great.
George S. Patton
Few men are killed by the bayonet, many are scared by it. Bayonets should be fixed when the fire fight starts
George S. Patton
...an imperfect plan implemented immediately and violently will always succeed better than a perfect plan.
George S. Patton
Do your damnedest in an ostentatious manner all the time.
George S. Patton
Remember praise is more valuable than blame.
George S. Patton
Often I have encountered in life that great disappointments have proved to be the road to future successes.
George S. Patton
Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.
George S. Patton
Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men.
George S. Patton
