I would rather have a German division in front of me than a French one behind me.

Quote by General George S Patton

Topics: France Quotes, Germany Quotes, Soldiers Quotes, Trust Quotes, War Quotes

Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash.

Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash.

An active mind cannot exist in an inactive body.

An active mind cannot exist in an inactive body.

A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan next week.

A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan next week.

Be willing to make decisions. That's the most important quality in a good leader.

Be willing to make decisions. That's the most important quality in a good leader.

A good battle plan that you act on today can be better than a perfect...

A good battle plan that you act on today can be better than a perfect...

Be willing to make decisions. That's the most important quality in a good leader.

Be willing to make decisions. That's the most important quality in a good leader.

Success is how high you bounce when you hit the bottom.

Success is how high you bounce when you hit the bottom.

I do not fear failure. I only fear the slowing up of the engine inside...

I do not fear failure. I only fear the slowing up of the engine inside...

There is a time to take counsel of your fears, and there is a time...

There is a time to take counsel of your fears, and there is a time...

Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings...

Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings...

Be willing to make decisions. That's the most important quality in a good leader.

Be willing to make decisions. That's the most important quality in a good leader.

It seems to me a certainty that the fatalistic teachings of Mohammed and the utter...

It seems to me a certainty that the fatalistic teachings of Mohammed and the utter...

The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the...

The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the...

If man does his best what else is there?

If man does his best what else is there?

If a man has done his best, what else is there?

If a man has done his best, what else is there?

In case of doubt, attack.

In case of doubt, attack.

If you can't get them to salute when they should salute and wear the clothes...

If you can't get them to salute when they should salute and wear the clothes...

If I had to choose between betraying my country and betraying my friend, I hope...

If I had to choose between betraying my country and betraying my friend, I hope...

Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.

Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.

[America is] a rebellious nation. Our whole history is treason; our blood was attained before...

[America is] a rebellious nation. Our whole history is treason; our blood was attained before...