Will Patton
Will Patton
William Rankin "Will" Pattonis an American actor. He starred as Colonel Dan Weaver in the TNT science fiction series Falling Skies. He also appeared in films such as Remember the Titans, Armageddon, Gone in 60 Seconds and The Punisher. He appeared opposite Kevin Costner in two films: No Way Outand The Postman. Patton’s father, Bill Patton, was a playwright and acting/directing instructor. Patton has been in many films, starting in 1981. He has done many television appearances as well, starting...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth14 June 1954
CityCharleston, SC
CountryUnited States of America
All glory is fleeting.
Lack of orders is no excuse for inaction.
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.
I am convinced that much more emphasis should be placed on history. The purpose of history is to learn how human beings react when exposed to the danger of wounds or death...
There is a great deal of talk about loyalty from the bottom to the top. Loyalty from the top down is even more necessary and much less prevalent. One of the most frequently noted characteristics of great men who have remained great is loyalty to their subordinates.
All very successful commanders are prima donnas and must be so treated.
Americans love to fight. All real Americans love the sting of battle.
Do your duty as you see it, and damn the consequences.
A good solution applied with vigor now is better than a perfect solution applied ten minutes later.
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 leads that gains the victory.
In the space of two days I had evolved two plans, wholly distinct, both of which were equally feasible. The point I am trying to bring out is that one does not plan and then try to make circumstances fit those plans. One tries to make plans fit the circumstances.
You must do your damdest and win.
You just wait and see. The lily-livered b*stards in Washington will demobilize. They'll say they've made the world safe for democracy again. The Russians are not such d*mned fools. They'll rebuild; and with modern weapons.
Have taken Trier with two divisions. What do you want me to do? Give it back?