Quotes from George S. Patton

If we take the generally accepted definition of bravery as a quality which knows no fear, I have never seen a brave man. All men are frightened. The more intelligent they are, the more they are frightened.

There is no such thing as a successful defense.

Remember praise is more valuable than blame.

I learned very early in my life never to take counsel in my fears.

Death can be more exciting than life.

You're never beaten until you admit it

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.

The test of success is not what you do when you are on top. Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.

Often I have encountered in life that great disappointments have proved to be the road to future successes.

Success demands a high level of logistical and organizational competence.

Success is how you bounce on the bottom.

Success in war depends upon the golden rule of war.

Americans play to win at all times. I wouldn't give a hoot and hell for a man who lost and laughed. That's why Americans have never lost nor ever lose a war.

If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking.

If you go into a battle, it's better to win the first time.

If a man does his best, what else is there?

Never in history has the navy landed an army at the planned time and place. But if you land us anywhere within 50 miles of Fedela and within 1 week of D-Day. I'll go ahead and win.

We must guard against becoming so engrossed in the specific nature of the roots and bark of the trees of knowledge as to miss the meaning and grandeur of the forest they compose.

The reason there are so many tree-lined boulevards in Paris is so the German army can march in the shade.

Americans love to fight, traditionally. All real Americans love the sting and clash of battle.

Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.

Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results.

There are three ways that men get what they want: by planning, by working, and by praying.

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.