Let us not mourn that such men died, but rejoice that such men lived. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
The supreme measure of a man, is what he would risk his life for. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
I wouldn't give a hoot in hell for a man who lost and laughed! Gen. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
War is very simple, direct, and ruthless. It takes a simple, direct, and ruthless man to wage war. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
A man must know his destiny. if he does not recognize it, then he is lost. — 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. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
The courageous man is the man who forces himself, in spite of his fear, to carry on. — 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
Sir, I am not a brave man...The truth is, I am an utter craven coward. I have never been within the sound… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
If we take the generally accepted definition of bravery as a quality which knows no fear, I have never seen a brave… — George S. Patton Copy Share 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 Copy Share Image
The duties of an officer are the safety, honor, and welfare of your country first; the honor, welfare, and comfort of the… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
All men are timid on entering any fight. Whether it is the first or the last fight, all of us are timid.… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Accept the challenges so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory. Always do more than is required of you. If a… — 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
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
Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; it removes… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
To be a successful soldier you must know history. . . . What you must know is how man reacts. Weapons change… — 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
Every man is scared in his first battle. If he says he's not, he's a liar. Some men are cowards but they… — 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
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
Discipline can only be obtained when all the officers are imbued with the sense of their awful obligation to their men and… — 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
It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
No sane man is unafraid in battle, but discipline produces in him a form of vicarious courage. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Officers must be made to care for their men. That is the sole duty of all officers. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
There are three ways that men get what they want: by planning, by working, and by praying. — 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… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
There is only one sort of discipline - PERFECT DISCIPLINE. Men cannot have good battle discipline and poor administrative discipline. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
By perseverance, study, and eternal desire, any man can become great. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
War is the supreme test of man in which he rises to heights never approached in any other activity. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
All men are frightened. The more intelligent they are, the more they are frightened. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Few men are killed by the bayonet, many are scared by it. Bayonets should be fixed when the fire fight starts — 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
