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Do as I have taught you, and you will stay alive.
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
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George Smith Patton
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continue to advance until you run out of ammunition. Then, dig in.
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To me it seems certain that the fatalistic teachings of Muhammad and the utter degradation of women is the outstanding cause for the arrested development of the Arab. He is exactly as he was around the year 700, while we have kept on developing.
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I wonder if I could have been here before as I drive up the Roman road the Theater seems familiar - perhaps I headed a legion up that same white road... I passed a chateau in ruins which I possibly helped escalade in the middle ages. There is no proof nor yet any denial. We were, We are, and we will be.
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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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The highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is bearing arms.
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Battle... brings out all that is best.
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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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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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Always do everything you ask of those you command.
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...It is a proud privilege to be a soldier – a good soldier … [with] discipline, self-respect, pride in his unit and his country, a high sense of duty and obligation to comrades and to his superiors, and a self confidence born of demonstrated ability.
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Let us not mourn that such men died, but rejoice that such men lived.
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You cannot be disciplined in great things and undisciplined in small things. Brave undisciplined men have no chance against the discipline and valour of other men. Have you seen a few policemen handle a crowd?
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Americans love to fight, traditionally. All real Americans love the sting and clash of battle.
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So let us do real fighting, boring in and gouging, biting.
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All very successful commanders are prima donnas and must be so treated.
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Success is how you bounce on the bottom.
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So as through a glass and darkly The age long strife I see Where I fought in many guises, Many names - but always me.
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An active mind cannot exist in an inactive body.
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Discipline must be a habit so ingrained that it is stronger than the excitement of battle.
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Death can be more exciting than life.
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