Courage Quotes by George S. Patton

9 Courage quotes by George S. Patton

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George S. Patton’s nine terse lines command attention with bold, direct statements on bravery. Their military precision makes each insight a quick rallying cry.

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I learned very early in my life never to take counsel in my fears.

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Untutored courage is useless in the face of educated bullets.

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Audacity, audacity, always audacity.

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The courageous man is the man who forces himself, in spite of his fear, to carry on.

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No sane man is unafraid in battle, but discipline produces in him a form of vicarious courage.

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Sir, I am not a brave man...The truth is, I am an utter craven coward. I have never been within the sound…

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If we take the generally accepted definition of bravery as a quality which knows no fear, I have never seen a brave…

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Every man is scared in his first battle. If he says he's not, he's a liar. Some men are cowards but they…

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Each man must not think only of himself, but also of his buddy fighting beside him. We don't want yellow cowards in…

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America loves a winner, and will not tolerate a loser, this is why America has never, and will never, lose a war.

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We must guard against becoming so engrossed in the specific nature of the roots and bark of the trees of knowledge as to miss…

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Successful generals make plans to fit circumstances, but do not try to create circumstances to fit plans.

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There is a time to take counsel of your fears, and there is a time to never listen to any fear.

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Watch what people are cynical about, and one can often discover what they lack.

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In the space of two days I had evolved two plans, wholly distinct, both of which were equally feasible. The point I am trying…

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The leader must be an actor.

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Most battles are won before they are ever fought.

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Discipline must be a habit so ingrained that it is stronger than the excitement of battle.

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Battle... brings out all that is best.

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Sure, we want to go home. We want this war over with. The quickest way to get it over with is to go get…

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The time to take counsel of your fears is before you make an important battle decision. That's the time to listen to every fear…

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A man must know his destiny. if he does not recognize it, then he is lost.

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Urge all of your men to pray, not alone in church, but everywhere. Pray when driving. Pray when fighting. Pray alone. Pray with others.…

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