312 Quotes by George S. Patton

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

It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.

I never take counsel of my fears.

Fear kills more people than death.

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

An active mind cannot exist in an inactive body.

Successful generals make plans to fit circumstances, but do not try to create circumstances to fit plans.

I am a Soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight.

In war the only sure defense is offense, and the efficiency of the offense depends on the warlike souls of those conducting it.