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There is no such thing as a successful defense.
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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San Gabriel
California
The Old Man
Old Blood and Guts
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George Smith Patton
Jr.
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You cannot be disciplined in great things and undisciplined in small things.
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Take calculated risks.
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The god of war hates those who hesitate.
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But between the plan and the operation, there is always an unknown. That unknown spells victory or defeat. ... Some people call it getting the breaks. I call it God. God has His part in everything. That's where prayer comes in.
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Success is not getting to the top - but how you bounce up from the bottom that counts.
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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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When everyone agrees, someone is not thinking.
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In war the only sure defense is offense, and the efficiency of the offense depends on the warlike souls of those conducting it.
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Attack rapidly, ruthlessly, viciously, without rest, however tired and hungry you may be, the enemy will be more tired, more hungry. Keep punching.
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Close the playand keep the store open nights.
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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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Often I have encountered in life that great disappointments have proved to be the road to future successes.
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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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The soldier is the army.
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Battle is an orgy of disorder.
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It is rather interesting how you get used to death.
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Infantry must move forward to close with the enemy. It must shoot in order to move.... To halt under fire is folly. To halt under fire and not fire back is suicide. Officers must set the example
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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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Those who live in fear die a thousand deaths.
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Always do more than is required of you.
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