A piece of spaghetti or a military unit can only be led from the front end. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Success demands a high level of logistical and organizational competence. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Many soldiers are led to faulty ideas of war by knowing too much about too little. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
You shouldn't underestimate an enemy, but it is just as fatal to overestimate him. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
I always believe in being prepared, even when I'm dressed in white tie and tails. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Good tactics can save even the worst strategy. Bad tactics will destroy even the best strategy. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Many, who should know better, think that wars can be decided by soulless machines, rather than by the blood and anguish of… — 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
No sane man is unafraid in battle, but discipline produces in him a form of vicarious courage. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
In war the only sure defense is offense, and the efficiency of the offense depends on the warlike souls of those conducting… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
I have the utmost confidence that through your efforts we will eventually beat the hell out of those bastards - You name… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
The only way you get on in this profession is to have the reputation of doing what you are told as thoroughly… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
So as through a glass, and darkly - The age long strife I see - Where I fought in many guises, -… — 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
For years I have been accused of making snap judgments. Honestly, this is not the case because I am a profound military… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
An incessant change of means to attain unalterable ends is always going on; we must take care not to let these sundry… — 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
We want to get the hell over there. The quicker we clean up this Goddamned mess, the quicker we can take a… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Prisoner of War guard companies, or an equivalent organization, should be as far forward as possible in action to take over prisoners… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Infantry must move forward to close with the enemy. It must shoot in order to move… To halt under fire is folly.… — 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
The highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is bearing arms. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
War is an art and as such is not susceptible of explanation by fixed formula — 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
