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.
GEORGE S. PATTONTo be a successful soldier, you must know history.
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No good decision was ever made in a swivel chair.
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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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It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.
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I have never seen a brave man. All men are frightened. The more intelligent they are, the more they are frightened.
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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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A pint of sweat will save a gallon of blood.
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Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.
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All very successful commanders are prima donnas and must be so treated.
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Throughout history wars have been lost because of armies not crossing rivers.
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When in doubt, ATTACK!
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Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.
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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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Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.
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To be a successful soldier, you must know history.
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An active mind cannot exist in an inactive body.
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