To me it seems certain that the fatalistic teachings of Muhammad and the utter degradation of women is the outstanding cause for the arrested development of the Arab. He is exactly as he was around the year 700, while we have kept on developing. 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 ammunitionrunning War is the supreme test of man in which he rises to heights never approached in any other activity. George S. Patton militarymenwar It is rather interesting how you get used to death. George S. Patton usedinteresting 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 purposeshoulddanger 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-mehelpingwar Live for something rather than die for nothing. George S. Patton armymilitarybirthday There is no proof nor yet any denial. We were, we are, and we will be. George S. Patton denialimmortalityproof All very successful commanders are prima donnas and must be so treated. George S. Patton prima-donnastreatedsuccessful 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 armyfightingmen 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 ignorantblowwar Let us not mourn that such men died, but rejoice that such men lived. George S. Patton mournrejoicemen 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 armylandenemy Do your duty as you see it, and damn the consequences. George S. Patton consequencedutydamn 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 militarybelievemoving 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 soulmilitarywar War is very simple, direct, and ruthless. It takes a simple, direct, and ruthless man to wage war. George S. Patton simplemenwar Untutored courage is useless in the face of educated bullets. George S. Patton militarycouragewar 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 girlwishtwo Battle is an orgy of disorder. George S. Patton disorderbattle 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 pricelessconquerenemy