This is a hell of a way to die. George S. Patton More Quotes by George S. Patton More Quotes From George S. Patton There is only one tactical principle which is not subject to change. It is to use the means at hand to inflict the maximum amount of wound, death, and destruction on the enemy in the minimum amount of time. George S. Patton armymilitarymean The leader must be an actor. George S. Patton leadermilitarywar There are three ways that men get what they want: by planning, by working, and by praying. George S. Patton wantmenway Watch what people are cynical about, and one can often discover what they lack. George S. Patton humorousmilitaryattitude When everyone agrees, someone is not thinking. George S. Patton agreeinspirationthinking In case of doubt, push on just a little further and then keep on pushing. George S. Patton perseverancedeterminationdoubt Staff officers of inharmonious disposition, irrespective of their ability, must be removed. A staff cannot function unless it is a united family. George S. Patton dispositionstafffunction The soldier is the Army. No army is better than its soldiers. The Soldier is also a citizen. In fact, the highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of bearing arms for one’s country George S. Patton armymilitarycountry Lack of orders is no excuse for inaction. George S. Patton no-excusesexcuseorder When you have collected all the facts and fears and made your decision, turn off all your fears and go ahead! George S. Patton decisionmadefacts Remember praise is more valuable than blame. George S. Patton blameleadershipsports There is no such thing as luck, merely opportunity meeting preparedness. George S. Patton Jr. George S. Patton preparednessluckopportunity The time to take counsel of your fears is before you make an important battle decision. That's the time to listen to every fear you can imagine! When you have collected all the facts and fears and made your decision, turn off all your fears and go ahead! George S. Patton couragefearinspirational When in doubt, ATTACK! George S. Patton us-armymilitarydoubt If a man does his best, what else is there? George S. Patton militarywittyinspirational Officers must be made to care for their men. That is the sole duty of all officers. George S. Patton caremademen Audacity, audacity, always audacity. George S. Patton audacitymilitarycourage Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory. George S. Patton strengthcouragelife There is no such thing as a successful defense. George S. Patton psychologysuccessfulsports A man is not measured by how much he can take and stand but by how fast he regains once fallen. George S. Patton fallenmen
