Giving Quotes by George S. Patton

8 Giving quotes by George S. Patton

All Giving quotes George S. Patton’s page

George S. Patton’s eight brief reflections on giving carry his military cadence into the realm of sharing. The collection is limited, yet each line reflects his decisive, action‑oriented mindset.

Rate this collection: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty.

George S. Patton

Image

Make the mind run the body. Never let the body tell the mind what to do. The body will always give up.

George S. Patton

Image

I wouldn't give a hoot in hell for a man who lost and laughed! Gen.

George S. Patton

Image

My men don't dig foxholes. I don't want them to. Foxholes only slow up an offensive. Keep moving. And don't give the…

George S. Patton

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

Image

Have taken Trier with two divisions. What do you want me to do? Give it back?

George S. Patton

Image

Now if you are going to win any battle you have to do one thing. You have to make the mind run…

George S. Patton

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

Image

Other authors on Giving

More by George S. Patton

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

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

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

Image

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

George S. Patton

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

Image

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

George S. Patton

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

Image

The leader must be an actor.

George S. Patton

Image

Most battles are won before they are ever fought.

George S. Patton

Image

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

George S. Patton

Image

Battle... brings out all that is best.

George S. Patton

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

Image

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…

George S. Patton

Image

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

George S. Patton

Image

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

George S. Patton

Image