George S. Patton Quotes

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George S. Patton

Profession : General

Birth : November 11, 1885

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 base. All men are afraid in battle. The coward is the one who lets his fear overcome his sense of duty. Duty is the essence of manhood.

George S. Patton

Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash.

George S. Patton

If you tell people where to go, but not how to get there, you'll be amazed at the results.

George S. Patton

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 are frightened. The more intelligent they are, the more they are frightened.

George S. Patton

There is only one sort of discipline, perfect discipline.

George S. Patton

Untutored courage is useless in the face of educated bullets.

George S. Patton

Always do everything you ask of those you command.

George S. Patton

There is a time to take counsel of your fears, and there is a time to never listen to any fear.

George S. Patton

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 can imagine! When you have collected all the facts and fears and made your decision, turn off all your fears and go ahead!

George S. Patton

Watch what people are cynical about, and one can often discover what they lack.

George S. Patton

A piece of spaghetti or a military unit can only be led from the front end.

George S. Patton

All very successful commanders are prima donnas and must be so treated.

George S. Patton

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.

George S. Patton

Do your damnedest in an ostentatious manner all the time.

George S. Patton

Battle is an orgy of disorder.

George S. Patton