I don’t measure a man’s success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom.
GEORGE S. PATTONWar is simple, direct, and ruthless. It takes a simple, direct, and ruthless man to wage it.
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Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.
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To be a successful soldier, you must know history.
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A pint of sweat will save a gallon of blood.
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Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men. It is the spirit of men who follow and of the man who leads that gains the victory.
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Fatigue makes cowards of us all.
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May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won’t.
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All men are afraid in battle. The coward is the one who lets his fear overcome his sense of duty. Duty is the essence of manhood.
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Human beings are made up of flesh and blood, and a miracle fiber called courage.
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Do everything you ask of those you command.
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Better to fight for something than live for nothing.
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If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn’t thinking.
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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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Success in war depends on the golden rules of war: speed, simplicity, and boldness.
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Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.
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When in doubt, ATTACK!
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