George S. Patton

Military General American 1885 – 1945

American general; known for aggressive tactics; famous for colorful quotes.

385 quotes

"Courage is really fear holding on one minute longer than anybody else."
Strength
"There is only one sort of discipline, perfect discipline."
Work
"Discipline is the most important thing in military life."
Leadership
"The real leader is not the one who walks in front with a whip."
Leadership
"Wars are won by blood and guts, not by mathematics."
War
"Always do everything you ask of those you command."
Leadership
"Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way."
Leadership
"No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor bastard die for his."
War
"If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking."
Wisdom
"Never say impossible. Say 'It's difficult, but it can be done.'"
Motivation
"The only way to make real headway is to believe in yourself and your mission."
Faith
"A soldier's highest duty is to his country."
"The most important eight inches in the world is between your ears."
Knowledge
"Sweat saves blood, blood saves lives, but brains save both."
Wisdom
"Men are not machines, but they can be inspired to superhuman efforts by proper leadership."
Inspiration
"Never pass up an opportunity to relieve yourself."
Humor
"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived."
Gratitude
"One cannot be both cautious and daring."
Adventure
"Preparation is key to all great accomplishments."
Success
"The soldier is the backbone of any army."
Strength
"An army is as strong as its weakest link."
Strength
"Victory belongs to the most persevering."
Perseverance
"The purpose of all history is to teach you to understand the present and prepare for the future."
History
"A real soldier loves the army and the work that is demanded of him."
Work
"The responsibility for the success of any mission lies with leadership."
Leadership
"You can't run an army without discipline."
Work
"Determination and faith in yourself are worth more than all the gold in the world."
Faith
"Speed and audacity will win every time in military operations."
War
"I have always believed that it is a man's duty to make the world better."
Philosophy
"A man should be proud of his outfit and his country."