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War Quotes by George S. Patton
- The god of war hates those who hesitate.
- America loves a winner, and will not tolerate a loser, this is why America has never, and will never, lose a war.
- Now in war we are confronted with conditions which are strange If we accept them we will never win. Since being realistic, as in mundane…
- Men, this stuff that some sources sling around about America wanting out of this war, not wanting to fight, is a crock of bullshit. Americans…
- Each man must not think only of himself, but also of his buddy fighting beside him. We don't want yellow cowards in this Army. They…
- War is an art and as such is not susceptible of explanation by fixed formula
- Discipline can only be obtained when all the officers are imbued with the sense of their awful obligation to their men and to their country…
- There's only one way for a professional soldier to die. That's from the last bullet of the last battle of the last war.
- War is simple, direct, and ruthless.
- In war the only sure defense is offense, and the efficiency of the offense depends on the warlike souls of those conducting it.
- Sure, we want to go home. We want this war over with. The quickest way to get it over with is to go get the…
- Never in history has the navy landed an army at the planned time and place. But if you land us anywhere within 50 miles of…
- In war nothing is impossible, provided you use audacity.
- I do not have to tell you who won the war. You know, the artillery did.
- Prisoner of War guard companies, or an equivalent organization, should be as far forward as possible in action to take over prisoners of war, because…
- It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.
- No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country.
- The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.
- Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; it removes all that is…
- Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men. It is the spirit of men who follow and of the man who…
- The time to take counsel of your fears is before you make an important battle decision. That's the time to listen to every fear you…
- A pint of sweat, saves a gallon of blood.
- Americans play to win at all times. I wouldn't give a hoot and hell for a man who lost and laughed. That's why Americans have…
- If we take the generally accepted definition of bravery as a quality which knows no fear, I have never seen a brave man. All men…
- May God have mercy for my enemies because I won't.
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