Tag: George S. Patton
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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.
George S. Patton
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If you tell people where to go, but not how to get there, you’ll be amazed at the results.
George S. Patton
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We herd sheep, we drive cattle, we lead people. Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.
George S. Patton
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There is only one sort of discipline, perfect discipline.
George S. Patton
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A piece of spaghetti or a military unit can only be led from the front end.
George S. Patton
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Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.
George S. Patton
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Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men. It is the spirit of men who follow and of the man who leads that gains the victory.
George S. Patton
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Watch what people are cynical about, and one can often discover what they lack.
George S. Patton
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The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.
George S. Patton
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All very successful commanders are prima donnas and must be so treated.
George S. Patton