George S. Patton Quotes

If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't... -George S. Patton

If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking.

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.

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!

If a man does his best, what else is there?

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This quote conveys the idea that giving one's best effort is the ultimate achievement in itself. It implies that personal success and fulfillment come from doing one's best in any endeavor. It reflects on the intrinsic value of effort and commitment.

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.

The object of war is not to die for your country b... -George S. Patton

The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.

Prepare for the unknown by studying how others in the past have coped with the unforeseeable and the unpredictable.

A good plan violently executed now is better than ... -George S. Patton

A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week.

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This quote underscores the value of taking immediate action rather than waiting for the perfect conditions or circumstances. It suggests that timely execution of a well-designed plan holds more significance than a flawless plan delayed by unnecessary waiting.

Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.

Untutored courage is useless in the face of educat... -George S. Patton

Untutored courage is useless in the face of educated bullets.

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.

Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exh... -George S. Patton

Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.

Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.

It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died.... -George S. Patton

It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.

Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.

There is a time to take counsel of your fears, and... -George S. Patton

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

If you tell people where to go, but not how to get... -George S. Patton

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

Take calculated risks. That is quite different fro... -George S. Patton

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

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Advising the importance of taking risks that are carefully considered, planned, and balanced against potential rewards or benefits, cautioning against reckless or impulsive behavior that lacks thoughtful evaluation of potential consequences.

You need to overcome the tug of people against you... -George S. Patton

You need to overcome the tug of people against you as you reach for high goals.

A pint of sweat, saves a gallon of blood.

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This quote suggests that hard work, effort, and preparation (symbolized by sweat) can prevent the need for more significant sacrifices and losses (symbolized by blood). It implies that thorough planning and diligent preparation can mitigate the risks and costs associated with war.

Do your damnedest in an ostentatious manner all th... -George S. Patton

Do your damnedest in an ostentatious manner all the time.

George S. Patton Quotes

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