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
Do your duty as you see it, and damn the consequences.
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 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.
Don't fall victim to what I call the ready-aim-aim-aim-aim syndrome. You must be willing to fire.
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 is very simple, direct, and ruthless. It takes a simple, direct, and ruthless man to wage war.
Most battles are won before they are ever fought.
There is only one sort of discipline - PERFECT DISCIPLINE. Men cannot have good battle discipline and poor administrative discipline.
All men are frightened. The more intelligent they are, the more they are frightened.
A good solution applied with vigor now is better than a perfect solution applied ten minutes later.
When you have collected all the facts and fears and made your decision, turn off all your fears and go ahead!
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.
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.