Quotes By George S. Patton

Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; it removes all that is base. All men are afraid in battle. The coward is the one who lets his fear overcome his sense of duty. Duty is the essence of manhood.

If you tell people where to go, but not how to get there, you'll be amazed at the results.

All very successful commanders are prima donnas and must be so treated.

Nobody ever defended anything successfully, there is only attack and attack and attack some more.

Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.

I don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom.