When there is fear of failure, there will be failure. George S. Patton More Quotes by George S. Patton More Quotes From George S. Patton The most vital quality a soldier can possess is self-confidence. George S. Patton self-confidencesoldierself In war nothing is impossible, provided you use audacity. George S. Patton audacityusewar The only way you get on in this profession is to have the reputation of doing what you are told as thoroughly as possible. George S. Patton reputationmilitaryway From time to time there will be some complaints that we are pushing our people too hard. I don't give a good Goddamn about such complaints. I believe in the old and sound rule that an ounce of sweat will save a gallon of blood. The harder we push, the more Germans we will kill. The more Germans we kill, the fewer of our men will be killed. Pushing means fewer casualties. I want you all to remember that. George S. Patton armymeanbelieve Wars are not won by fighting battles; wars are won by choosing battles George S. Patton battlefightingwar Duty is the essence of manhood. George S. Patton bad-assdutyessence Let's keep our boots polished, bayonets sharpened, and present a picture of force and strength to the Red Army. This is the only language they understand and respect. George S. Patton bayonetsarmyboots Perpetual peace is a futile dream. George S. Patton perpetualmilitarydream My men don't dig foxholes. I don't want them to. Foxholes only slow up an offensive. Keep moving. And don't give the enemy time to dig one either. George S. Patton givingmenmoving No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country. George S. Patton militarywarcountry Sir, I am not a brave man...The truth is, I am an utter craven coward. I have never been within the sound of gunshot or in sight of battle in my whole life that I wasn't so scared that I had sweat in the palms of my hands. George S. Patton sightcouragemen A pint of sweat, saves a gallon of blood. George S. Patton powerfulwittypeace If I do my full duty, the rest will take care of itself. George S. Patton caremilitarywar We herd sheep, we drive cattle, we lead people. Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way. George S. Patton armyleadershipmotivational The real hero is the man who fights even though he is scared. George S. Patton fightingrealhero Human beings are made up of flesh and blood, and a miracle fiber called courage. George S. Patton couragerunningblood Success demands a high level of logistical and organizational competence. George S. Patton demandlevelsmilitary Always advance. Never dig in. George S. Patton So as through a glass and darkly George S. Patton glassesmilitarynames Just drive down that road, until you get blown up George S. Patton military
