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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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The Old Man
Old Blood and Guts
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General Patton
George Smith Patton
Jr.
G.S. Patton
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Anyone in any walk of life who is content with mediocrity is untrue to himself and to American tradition.
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The god of war hates those who hesitate.
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All very successful commanders are prima donnas and must be so treated.
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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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Never draw a gun on a man unless you intend to kill him. And believe me, if you do intend to kill him he will already know it. Then he will feel the cold breath of the tomb.
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We must guard against becoming so engrossed in the specific nature of the roots and bark of the trees of knowledge as to miss the meaning and grandeur of the forest they compose.
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You cannot be disciplined in great things and undisciplined in small things.
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If you go into a battle, it's better to win the first time.
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Do not make excuses, whether it's your fault or not.
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Successful generals make plans to fit circumstances, but do not try to create circumstances to fit plans.
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If I win I can't be stopped! If I lose I shall be dead.
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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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The most difficult thing about being humble is not being able to brag about it.
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I believe in the old and sound rule that an ounce of sweat will save a gallon of blood.
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Just drive down that road, until you get blown up
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Always do more than is required of you.
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A good battle plan that you act on today can be better than a perfect one tomorrow.
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Keep going, someone must be on top, why not you?
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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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