312 Quotes by George S. Patton

Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men.

Don't fall victim to what I call the ready-aim-aim-aim-aim syndrome. You must be willing to fire.

You shouldn't underestimate an enemy, but it is just as fatal to overestimate him.

The duties of an officer are the safety, honor, and welfare of your country first; the honor, welfare, and comfort of the men in your command second; and the officer s own ease, comfort, and safety last.

Wars are not won by fighting battles; wars are won by choosing battles

Each man must not think only of himself, but also of his buddy fighting beside him. We don't want yellow cowards in this Army. They should be killed off like rats. If not, they will go home after this war and breed more cowards. The brave men will breed more brave men. Kill off the Goddamned cowards and we will have a nation of brave men.

You must be single minded. Drive for the one thing on which you have decided.

War is very simple, direct, and ruthless. It takes a simple, direct, and ruthless man to wage war.

There is no such thing as a successful defense.