General George S. Patton Quotes

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

Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.

I do not fear failure. I only fear the slowing up of the engine inside of me which is pounding, saying, Keep going, someone must be on top, why not you?

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

Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; it removes all that is base. All men are afraid in battle. The coward is the one who lets his fear overcome his sense of duty. Duty is the essence of manhood.

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

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.

An active mind cannot exist in an inactive body.