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

Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.

Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.

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.

If a man has done 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?

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

In case of doubt, attack.

In case of doubt, attack.

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...

An active mind cannot exist in an inactive body.

An active mind cannot exist in an inactive body.

Fixed fortifications are a monument to the stupidity of man.

Fixed fortifications are a monument to the stupidity of man.

If man does his best what else is there?

If man does his best what else is there?

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

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

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.

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...

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...

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

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

God of our fathers, who by land and sea have ever lead us to victory,...

God of our fathers, who by land and sea have ever lead us to victory,...

I could well believe that it is God's intention, since we have refused milder remedies,...

I could well believe that it is God's intention, since we have refused milder remedies,...

God is just a concept, but music is tangible.

God is just a concept, but music is tangible.

Nature is my manifestation of God. I go to nature every day for inspiration in...

Nature is my manifestation of God. I go to nature every day for inspiration in...

Military power wins battles, but spiritual power wins wars.

Military power wins battles, but spiritual power wins wars.

Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men.

Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men.

Soldiers are dreamers; when the guns begin they think of firelit homes, clean beds, and...

Soldiers are dreamers; when the guns begin they think of firelit homes, clean beds, and...

War is not a life: it is a situation, one which may neither be ignored...

War is not a life: it is a situation, one which may neither be ignored...