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
perseverance doubt littles
In case of doubt, push on just a little further and then keep on pushing.
military fighting men
Few men are killed by the bayonet, many are scared by it. Bayonets should be fixed when the fire fight starts
trying urban planning
Do not try to make circumstances fit your plans. Make plans that fit the circumstances.
encouraging believe responsibility
In forty hours I shall be in battle, with little information, and on the spur of the moment will have to make the most momentous decisions. But I believe that one's spirit enlarges with responsibility and that, with God's help, I shall make them, and make them right.
determination warrior soul
The fixed determination to have acquired the warrior soul, to either conquer or perish with honor, is the secret of victory.
discipline battle stronger
Discipline must be a habit so ingrained that it is stronger than the excitement of battle.
military war mean
A man must know his destiny… if he does not recognize it, then he is lost. By this I mean, once, twice, or at the very most, three times, fate will reach out and tap a man on the shoulder… if he has the imagination, he will turn around and fate will point out to him what fork in the road he should take, if he has the guts, he will take it.
courage veterans-day fear
Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.
military army soldier
The highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is bearing arms.
night stores
Close the playand keep the store open nights.
military way reputation
The only way you get on in this profession is to have the reputation of doing what you are told as thoroughly as possible.
army military-leadership military-command
Always do everything you ask of those you command.
military war men
War is the supreme test of man in which he rises to heights never approached in any other activity.
motivation doubt certain
When in doubt, observe and ask questions. When certain, observe at length and ask many more questions.