Fear Quotes by George S. Patton

11 Fear quotes by George S. Patton

George S. Patton’s eleven terse lines on fear cut straight to the chase, urging decisive action over hesitation. Their military‑sharp tone serves as a brisk pep talk for anyone needing a swift confidence boost.

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When there is fear of failure, there will be failure.

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I never take counsel of my fears.

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Those who live in fear die a thousand deaths.

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Fear kills more people than death.

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

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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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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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When you have collected all the facts and fears and made your decision, turn off all your fears and go ahead!

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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…

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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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Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; it removes…

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

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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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