Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results. George S. Patton More Quotes by George S. Patton More Quotes From George S. Patton Death can be more exciting than life. George S. Patton excitingdeath I learned very early in my life never to take counsel in my fears. George S. Patton courage I always believe in being prepared, even when I'm dressed in white tie and tails. George S. Patton militarywarbelieve I'd rather have a German Division in front of me than a French one behind. George S. Patton divisionpoliticsmilitary If you go into a battle, it's better to win the first time. George S. Patton battlewinningfirsts Remember that the enemy is just as frightened as you are and probably more so. They are not supermen George S. Patton armyrememberenemy I believe in the old and sound rule that an ounce of sweat will save a gallon of blood. George S. Patton sweatbelieveblood If we aren't victorious, let no man come back alive! George S. Patton victoryalivemen You just wait and see. The lily-livered b*stards in Washington will demobilize. They'll say they've made the world safe for democracy again. The Russians are not such d*mned fools. They'll rebuild; and with modern weapons. George S. Patton democracywaitingworld You must do your damdest and win. George S. Patton militarywinning War is a bloody, killing business. You've got to spill their blood, or they will spill yours. Rip them up the belly. Shoot them in the guts. George S. Patton ripwarblood If you can't get them to salute when they should salute and wear the clothes you tell them to wear, how are you going to get them to die for their country? George S. Patton patrioticmilitarycountry Remember wars are won by killing people. The more we kill, the quicker we'll get out of this war. George S. Patton rememberwarpeople So let us do real fighting, boring in and gouging, biting. George S. Patton bitingfightingreal 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. George S. Patton fightingmenwar ...an imperfect plan implemented immediately and violently will always succeed better than a perfect plan. George S. Patton succeedmilitaryperfect No sane man is unafraid in battle, but discipline produces in him a form of vicarious courage. George S. Patton militarymenwar Americans play to win at all times. I wouldn't give a hoot and hell for a man who lost and laughed. That's why Americans have never lost nor ever lose a war. George S. Patton winningmenwar By perseverance, study, and eternal desire, any man can become great. George S. Patton perseverancemilitarywar Americans love to fight, traditionally. All real Americans love the sting and clash of battle. George S. Patton fightingreallove
