It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.
GEORGE S. PATTONThroughout history wars have been lost because of armies not crossing rivers.
More George S. Patton Quotes
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If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn’t thinking.
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The soldier is the Army. No army is better than its soldiers. The Soldier is also a citizen. In fact, the highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of bearing arms for one’s country.
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Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.
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When in doubt, ATTACK!
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Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.
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There is only one sort of discipline, perfect discipline.
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Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best and it removes all that is base.
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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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All very successful commanders are prima donnas and must be so treated.
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Human beings are made up of flesh and blood, and a miracle fiber called courage.
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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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Anyone in any walk of life who is content with mediocrity is untrue to himself and to American tradition.
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Do everything you ask of those you command.
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Accept the challenges, so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory.
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The test of success is not what you do when you are on top. Success is how high you bounce when you hit the bottom.
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