George S. Patton

"You cannot be disciplined in great things and undisciplined in small things."

"Never fear to ask another officer his opinion. Commanders who never ask the opinions of others are either geniuses or dangerous."

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

"War can be a great teacher."

"Be willing to make decisions. That's the most important quality in a good leader."

"Any color, as long as it is black."

"The fact that you know you are ignorant is a great step to knowledge."

"We shall be victorious because we are willing to sacrifice everything for victory."

"Physical fitness is the basis for all forms of excellence."

"Skill is only developed by hours and hours of work."

"A man must know his destiny. If he does not recognize it, then he is lost."

"Luck is believing you're lucky and luck will find you."

"Never stand off when you should close in."

"It is necessary for any commander to use his own brain."

"All military heroes of the past became heroes because they were made to do so by their men."

"The more you know, the more you realize how little you know."

"Violence is the only universal language."

"Most people are cowards, but I don't think I am."

"Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause."

"A general who cannot control himself cannot control his army."

"You do not have to be a hero to order men into battle."

"The soldier's heart, the soldier's spirit, is to be found with those who are willing to sacrifice everything."

"Wars require men to kill, and the sooner they learn the better."

"Enthusiasm is a form of belief in something that will eventually guarantee your success."

"One cannot live without zest for something."

"A man of courage is also master of his emotions."

"No good decision was ever made in a swivel chair."

"I want to assault the enemy instead of sitting on my rear."

"A real leader addresses the team, not the individual."

"The duty of an officer is to obey the orders of the President and his superior officers."