The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his. — 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
Americans love to fight, traditionally. All real Americans love the sting and clash of battle. — 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
By perseverance, study, and eternal desire, any man can become great. — 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
War is a bloody, killing business. You've got to spill their blood, or they will spill yours. Rip them up the belly.… — 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 bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die… — 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
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
Sure, we want to go home. We want this war over with. The quickest way to get it over with is to… — 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
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
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
“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
I am sure that if every leader who goes into battle will promise himself that he will come out either a conqueror… — 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
In forty hours I shall be in battle, with little information, and on the spur of the moment will have to make… — 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
The time to take counsel of your fears is before you make an important battle decision. That's the time to listen to… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
There's only one way for a professional soldier to die. That's from the last bullet of the last battle of the last… — 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
“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
“No b****** ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb b****** die… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Remember wars are won by killing people. The more we kill, the quicker we'll get out of this war. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Never in history has the navy landed an army at the planned time and place. But if you land us anywhere within… — 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
