The highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is bearing arms. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Let's keep our boots polished, bayonets sharpened, and present a picture of force and strength to the Red Army. This is the… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Never in history has the navy landed an army at the planned time and place. But if you land us anywhere within… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
My men don't surrender. I don't want to hear of any soldier under my command being captured unless he has been hit.… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
America loves a winner, and will not tolerate a loser, this is why America has never, and will never, lose a war. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Remember that the enemy is just as frightened as you are and probably more so. They are not supermen — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
When we land against the enemy, don't forget to hit him and hit him hard. When we meet the enemy we will… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
It is the cold glitter of the attacker's eye not the point of the questing bayonet that breaks the line. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
A good solution applied with vigor now is better than a perfect solution applied ten minutes later. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
There is only one tactical principle which is not subject to change. It is to use the means at hand to inflict… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Each man must not think only of himself, but also of his buddy fighting beside him. We don't want yellow cowards in… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
There is a great deal of talk about loyalty from the bottom to the top. Loyalty from the top down is even… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
The more I see of Arabs the less I think of them. By having studied them a good deal I have found… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
We entered a synagogue which was packed with the greatest stinking bunch of humanity I have ever seen. Either these Displaced Persons… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
All of the real heroes are not storybook combat fighters either. Every single man in this Army plays a vital role. Don… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Now in war we are confronted with conditions which are strange If we accept them we will never win. Since being realistic,… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Urge all of your men to pray, not alone in church, but everywhere. Pray when driving. Pray when fighting. Pray alone. Pray… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Men, this stuff that some sources sling around about America wanting out of this war, not wanting to fight, is a crock… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
There are three ways that men get what they want; by planning, by working, and by praying. Any great military operation takes… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
From time to time there will be some complaints that we are pushing our people too hard. I don't give a good… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
The reason there are so many tree-lined boulevards in Paris is so the German army can march in the shade. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
The publicity I have been getting, a good deal of which is untrue, and the rest of it ill considered, has done… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
I wonder if I could have been here before as I drive up the Roman road the Theater seems familiar - perhaps… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty. It… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men. It is the spirit of the men who follow and of the… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
America loves a winner, and will not tolerate a loser, this is why America has never, and will never, lose a war. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
We must guard against becoming so engrossed in the specific nature of the roots and bark of the trees of knowledge as to miss… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Successful generals make plans to fit circumstances, but do not try to create circumstances to fit plans. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
There is a time to take counsel of your fears, and there is a time to never listen to any fear. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Watch what people are cynical about, and one can often discover what they lack. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
In the space of two days I had evolved two plans, wholly distinct, both of which were equally feasible. The point I am trying… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Discipline must be a habit so ingrained that it is stronger than the excitement of battle. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Sure, we want to go home. We want this war over with. The quickest way to get it over with is to go get… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
