George S. Patton
George S. Patton
George Smith Patton Jr.was a senior officer of the United States Army, who commanded the U.S. Seventh Army in the Mediterranean and European Theaters of World War II, but is best known for his leadership of the U.S. Third Army in France and Germany following the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSoldier
Date of Birth11 November 1885
CountryUnited States of America
war winning men
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 never lost nor ever lose a war.
fall fire decisions-you-make
Don't fall victim to what I call the ready-aim-aim-aim-aim syndrome. You must be willing to fire.
country men safety
The duties of an officer are the safety, honor, and welfare of your country first; the honor, welfare, and comfort of the men in your command second; and the officer s own ease, comfort, and safety last.
war simple men
War is very simple, direct, and ruthless. It takes a simple, direct, and ruthless man to wage war.
wisdom battle
Most battles are won before they are ever fought.
military men perfect
There is only one sort of discipline - PERFECT DISCIPLINE. Men cannot have good battle discipline and poor administrative discipline.
men intelligent bravery
All men are frightened. The more intelligent they are, the more they are frightened.
positive-thinking perfect vigor
A good solution applied with vigor now is better than a perfect solution applied ten minutes later.
decision facts made
When you have collected all the facts and fears and made your decision, turn off all your fears and go ahead!
country military war
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.
military years profound
For years I have been accused of making snap judgments. Honestly, this is not the case because I am a profound military student and the thoughts I express, perhaps too flippantly, are the result of years of thought and study.
courage men sight
Sir, I am not a brave man...The truth is, I am an utter craven coward. I have never been within the sound of gunshot or in sight of battle in my whole life that I wasn't so scared that I had sweat in the palms of my hands.
order no-excuses excuse
Lack of orders is no excuse for inaction.
military fleeting glory
All glory is fleeting.