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I always believe in being prepared, even when I'm dressed in white tie and tails.
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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George Smith Patton
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The time to take counsel of your fears is before you make an important battle decision. That's the time to listen to every fear you can imagine! When you have collected all the facts and fears and made your decision, turn off all your fears and go ahead!
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America loves a winner, and will not tolerate a loser, this is why America has never, and will never, lose a war.
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