George S. Patton

"Discipline is based on pride in the profession of arms. Pride results in conformance with excellence in all things."

"In case of doubt, push on just a little further and then keep on pushing."

"I don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom."

"All glory is fleeting."

"Lead with words and deeds, not with authority."

"The most vital quality a soldier can possess is self-confidence."

"I am a soldier, I fight where I am told and I win where I fight."

"A true leader always leads from the front."

"Remember that a real general is just a high-priced private after all."

"To be a successful soldier you must know history."

"Sweat saves blood."

"Never forget that the most important principle for the good of the troops is the accomplishment of the mission."

"Disobedience to lawful authority is a serious military offense."

"A plan is only good until first contact with the enemy."

"You can never ask for cavalry when the enemy is upon you."

"Wars are won by superior will-power."

"To be an effective leader you must be able to influence the thoughts and actions of other people."

"It is only by leading that a man can best serve his country."

"Always have a plan, and believe in it. But never love it."

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

"Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results."

"The most vital quality a soldier can possess is self-confidence."

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

"Courage is fear holding on a minute longer."

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

"If you have to go through hell, keep going."

"Never in history has the negative ever accomplished anything."

"I would rather have a German division in front of me than a French one behind me."

"All glory is fleeting."

"The time to take counsel of your fears is before you make an important battle decision."