No sane man is unafraid in battle, but discipline produces in him a form of vicarious courage. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
The obvious thing for the cavalryman to do is to accept the fighting machine as a partner, and prepare to meet more… — 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
I always believe in being prepared, even when I'm dressed in white tie and tails. — 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
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
Many soldiers are led to faulty ideas of war by knowing too much about too little. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
The highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is bearing arms. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Success demands a high level of logistical and organizational competence. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
I do not have to tell you who won the war. You know, the artillery did. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Go forward until the last round is fired and the last drop of gas is expended...then go forward on foot! — 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
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
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
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
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
Good tactics can save even the worst strategy. Bad tactics will destroy even the best strategy. — 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
By perseverance, study, and eternal desire, any man can become great. — 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
