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Famous George S. Patton Quotes
“No sane man is unafraid in battle, but discipline produces in him a form of vicarious courage.”
“Discipline must be a habit so ingrained that it is stronger than the excitement of battle.”
“There are three ways that men get what they want: by planning, by working, and by praying.”
“Be willing to make decisions. That's the most important quality in a good leader.”
“A civil servant is sometimes like a broken cannon - it won't work and you can't fire it.”
“Do not try to make circumstances fit your plans. Make plans that fit the circumstances.”
“I wouldn't give a hoot in hell for a man who lost and laughed! Gen.”
“Don't fall victim to what I call the ready-aim-aim-aim-aim syndrome. You must be willing to fire.”
“I always believe in being prepared, even when I'm dressed in white tie and tails.”
“The real hero is the man who fights even though he is scared.”
“In my opinion, the M1 rifle is the greatest battle implement ever devised”
“By perseverance, study, and eternal desire, any man can become great.”
“All men are frightened. The more intelligent they are, the more they are frightened.”
“A man must know his destiny. if he does not recognize it, then he is lost.”
“I do not have to tell you who won the war. You know, the artillery did.”