George S. Patton
George S. Patton
George Smith Patton Jr.was a senior officer of the United States Army, who commanded the U.S. Seventh Army in the Mediterranean and European Theaters of World War II, but is best known for his leadership of the U.S. Third Army in France and Germany following the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSoldier
Date of Birth11 November 1885
CountryUnited States of America
men rejoice mourn
Let us not mourn that such men died, but rejoice that such men lived.
destiny men doe
A man must know his destiny. if he does not recognize it, then he is lost.
military mean army
There is only one tactical principle which is not subject to change. It is to use the means at hand to inflict the maximum amount of wound, death, and destruction on the enemy in the minimum amount of time.
running ammunition
continue to advance until you run out of ammunition. Then, dig in.
disappointment future-success
Often I have encountered in life that great disappointments have proved to be the road to future successes.
Always advance. Never dig in.
strength beaten
You're never beaten until you admit it
mediocrity tradition walks-of-life
Anyone in any walk of life who is content with mediocrity is untrue to himself and to American tradition.
motivational people
Fear kills more people than death.
inspirational life motivational
A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week.
fitness inspiration mind
An active mind cannot exist in an inactive body.
war soul defense
In war the only sure defense is offense, and the efficiency of the offense depends on the warlike souls of those conducting it.
successful soldier knows
To be a successful soldier, you must know history.
clever military pressure
Pressure makes diamonds