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Wars are not won by fighting battles wars are won by choosing battles
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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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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An incessant change of means to attain unalterable ends is always going on we must take care not to let these sundry means undo eminence in the perspective of our minds for, since the beginning, there has been an unending cycle of them, and for each its advocates have claimed adoption as the sole solution of successful war.
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When we land against the enemy, don't forget to hit him and hit him hard. When we meet the enemy we will kill him. We will show him no mercy.
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Discipline must be a habit so ingrained that it is stronger than the excitement of battle.
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The god of war hates those who hesitate.
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You must do your damdest and win.
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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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continue to advance until you run out of ammunition. Then, dig in.
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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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To be a successful soldier, you must know history.
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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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All of the real heroes are not storybook combat fighters either. Every single man in this Army plays a vital role. Don t ever let up. Don t ever think that your job is unimportant. Every man has a job to do and he must do it. Every man is a vital link in the great chain.
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It is rather interesting how you get used to death.
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In case of doubt, attack.
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Those who live in fear die a thousand deaths.
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If you go into a battle, it's better to win the first time.
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Do as I have taught you, and you will stay alive.
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The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.
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War is the supreme test of man in which he rises to heights never approached in any other activity.
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I am a Soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight.
George S. Patton
