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
We herd sheep, we drive cattle, we lead people. Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way. – George S. Patton
The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his. – 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
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
Nobody ever defended anything successfully, there is only attack and attack and attack some more. – George S. Patton
Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity. – 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
It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived. – George S. Patton
Don’t tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results. – George S. Patton
A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week. – George S. Patton
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. – George S. Patton
