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My men can eat their belts, but my tanks have gotta have gas.
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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The Old Man
Old Blood and Guts
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George Smith Patton
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There is only one tactical principle which is not subject to change. It is to use the means at hand to inflict the maximum amount of wound, death, and destruction on the enemy in the minimum amount of time.
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War is simple, direct, and ruthless.
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Moral courage is the most valuable and usually the most absent characteristic in men
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I'd rather have a German Division in front of me than a French one behind.
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Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge.
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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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Every man is scared in his first battle. If he says he's not, he's a liar. Some men are cowards but they fight the same as the brave men or they get the hell slammed out of them watching men fight who are just as scared as they are. The real hero is the man who fights even though he is scared.
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I do not have to tell you who won the war. You know, the artillery did.
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I am a Soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight.
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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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Achievers are resolute in their goals and driven by determination. Discouragement is temporary, obstacles are overcome, and doubt is defeated, yielding to personal victory. You need to overcome the tug of people against you as you reach for high goals. Accept the challenges, so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory.
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The god of war hates those who hesitate.
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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.
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When there is fear of failure, there will be failure.
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Keep going, someone must be on top, why not you?
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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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A man must know his destiny. if he does not recognize it, then he is lost.
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Remember that the enemy is just as frightened as you are and probably more so. They are not supermen
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Audacity, audacity, always audacity.
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Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men.
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