George S. Patton Quotes

“When in doubt, ATTACK!”

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

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

“The soldier is the Army. No army is better than its soldiers. The Soldier is also a citizen. In fact, the highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of bearing arms for one’s country”

“My men can eat their belts, but my tanks have gotta have gas.”

“A real man will never let his fear of death overpower his honor, his sense of duty to his country, and his innate manhood.”

“When we land against the enemy, don't forget to hit him and hit him hard. When we meet the enemy we will kill him. We will show him no mercy.”

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

“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.”

“Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men.”

“Keep going, someone must be on top, why not you?”

“So as through a glass and darklyThe age long strife I seeWhere I fought in many guises,Many names - but always me.”

“Let's keep our boots polished, bayonets sharpened, and present a picture of force and strength to the Red Army. This is the only language they understand and respect.”

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

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

“No sane man is unafraid in battle, but discipline produces in him a form of vicarious courage.”

“War is an art and as such is not susceptible of explanation by fixed formula”

“Give me an Army of West Point graduates and I'll win a battle... Give me a handful of Texas Aggies and I'll win a war.”

“Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.”

“Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.”

“No good decision was ever made in a swivel chair.”

“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!”

“Men, this stuff that some sources sling around about America wanting out of this war, not wanting to fight, is a crock of bullshit. Americans love to fight, traditionally. All real Americans love the sting and clash of battle. You are here today for three reasons. First, because you are here to defend your homes and your loved ones. Second, you are here for your own self respect, because you would not want to be anywhere else. Third, you are here because you are real men and all real men like to fight.”

“War is the supreme test of man in which he rises to heights never approached in any other activity.”

“Many, who should know better, think that wars can be decided by soulless machines, rather than by the blood and anguish of brave men.”