In my opinion, the M1 rifle is the greatest battle implement ever devised — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Wars are not won by fighting battles; wars are won by choosing battles — 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
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
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
Americans love to fight. All real Americans love the sting of battle. — 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
In landing operations, retreat is impossible, to surrender is as ignoble as it is foolish. above all else remember that we as… — 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
Attack rapidly, ruthlessly, viciously, without rest, however tired and hungry you may be, the enemy will be more tired, more hungry. Keep… — 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
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
I do not have to tell you who won the war. You know, the artillery did. — George S. Patton Copy Share 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 Copy Share Image
“The only way anyone ever won a war, is to make the enemy hurt so bad that he can't stand it any… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
“There is one great thing that you men will all be able to say after this war is over and you are… — 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
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
