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If you go into a battle, it's better to win the first time.
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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George Smith Patton
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All men are timid on entering any fight. Whether it is the first or the last fight, all of us are timid. Cowards are those who let their timidity get the better of their manhood.
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We herd sheep, we drive cattle, we lead people. Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.
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No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country.
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