Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way. George S. Patton More Quotes by George S. Patton More Quotes From George S. Patton continue to advance until you run out of ammunition. Then, dig in. George S. Patton ammunition running War is the supreme test of man in which he rises to heights never approached in any other activity. George S. Patton military men war It is rather interesting how you get used to death. George S. Patton used interesting I am convinced that much more emphasis should be placed on history. The purpose of history is to learn how human beings react when exposed to the danger of wounds or death. George S. Patton purpose should danger Compared to war, all other forms of human endeavor shrink to insignificance. God help me, I do love it so. George S. Patton god-help-me helping war Live for something rather than die for nothing. George S. Patton army military birthday There is no proof nor yet any denial. We were, we are, and we will be. George S. Patton denial immortality proof All very successful commanders are prima donnas and must be so treated. George S. Patton prima-donnas treated successful My men don't surrender. I don't want to hear of any soldier under my command being captured unless he has been hit. Even if you are hit, you can still fight back. George S. Patton army fighting men In landing operations, retreat is impossible, to surrender is as ignoble as it is foolish. above all else remember that we as attackers have the initiative, we know exactly what we are going to do, while the enemy is ignorant of our intentions and can only parry our blows. We must retain this tremendous advantage by always attacking rapidly, ruthlessly, viciously, and without rest. George S. Patton ignorant blow war Let us not mourn that such men died, but rejoice that such men lived. George S. Patton mourn rejoice men When we land against the enemy, don't forget to hit him and hit him hard. When we meet the enemy we will kill him. We will show him no mercy. George S. Patton army land enemy Do your duty as you see it, and damn the consequences. George S. Patton consequence duty damn It is absurd to believe that soldiers who cannot be made to wear the proper uniform can be induced to move forward in battle. Officers who fail to perform their duty by correcting small violations and in enforcing proper conduct are incapable of leading. George S. Patton military believe moving In war the only sure defense is offense, and the efficiency of the offense depends on the warlike souls of those conducting it. George S. Patton soul military war War is very simple, direct, and ruthless. It takes a simple, direct, and ruthless man to wage war. George S. Patton simple men war Untutored courage is useless in the face of educated bullets. George S. Patton military courage war If I could have three wishes, one would be to take an '88 and shove that barrel up Hitler's ass so that cocksucker can cry like the little god-damned girl he is. And hell, after that, I wouldn't need two more wishes. George S. Patton girl wish two Battle is an orgy of disorder. George S. Patton disorder battle To conquer, we must destroy our enemies. We must not only die gallantly; we must kill devastatingly. The faster and more effectively you kill, the longer you will live to enjoy the priceless fame of conquerors. George S. Patton priceless conquer enemy
