Explore Quotes by George S. Patton

Americans love to fight. All real Americans love the sting of battle.

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

You cannot be disciplined in great things and undisciplined in small things. Brave undisciplined men have no chance against the discipline and valour of other men. Have you seen a few policemen handle a crowd?

Anyone in any walk of life who is content with mediocrity is untrue to himself and to American tradition.

A man must know his destiny… if he does not recognize it, then he is lost. By this I mean, once, twice, or at the very most, three times, fate will reach out and tap a man on the shoulder… if he has the imagination, he will turn around and fate will point out to him what fork in the road he should take, if he has the guts, he will take it.

Never draw a gun on a man unless you intend to kill him. And believe me, if you do intend to kill him he will already know it. Then he will feel the cold breath of the tomb.

May God have mercy for my enemies because I won't.

No good decision was ever made in a swivel chair.

When in doubt, ATTACK!

In war nothing is impossible, provided you use audacity.

Fear kills more people than death.

I am the best damn ass-kicker in the whole U.S. Army!

A man must know his destiny. if he does not recognize it, then he is lost.

All men are frightened. The more intelligent they are, the more they are frightened.

By perseverance, study, and eternal desire, any man can become great.

When you have collected all the facts and fears and made your decision, turn off all your fears and go ahead!

The real hero is the man who fights even though he is scared.

In my opinion, the M1 rifle is the greatest battle implement ever devised

I always believe in being prepared, even when I'm dressed in white tie and tails.

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.

If we aren't victorious, let no man come back alive!