"A good solution applied with vigor now is better than
a perfect solution applied ten minutes later." Thanks to Bic's
General George S. Patton, Jr. Site
"Fixed fortifications are monuments to man's stupidity."
"Do everything you ask of those you command."
"Do more than is required of you."
"Do not fear failure."
"Do not make excuses, whether it s your fault or not."
"Do not take counsel of your fears."
"Give credit where it s due."
"In case of doubt, attack."
"It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that insures victory."
"Lack of orders is no excuse for inaction."
"Make your plans to fit the circumstances."
"Moral courage is the most valuable and usually the most absent characteristic in men."
"Say what you mean and mean what you say."
"Take calculated risks."
"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."
"The soldier is the 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 wounds, death, and destruction on the enemy in the minimum amount of time.' "
"There is only one type of discipline, perfect discipline."
"There s a great deal of talk about loyalty from the bottom to the top. Loyalty from the top down is even more necessary and is much less prevalent. One of the most frequently noted characteristics of great men who have remained great is loyalty to their subordinates."
"You're never beaten until you admit it."
"-Maybe there are 5 000, maybe 10 000 Nazi bastards in their concrete foxholes before the Third Army. Now if Ike stops holding Monty's hand and gives me the supplies, I'll go through the Sigfried Line like shit through a goose."
"You shouldn't underestimate an enemy, but it is just
as fatal to overestimate him."
"When this war is over, I am going to remove my medals and stars and leave only my jacket on and they all can kiss my ass."
"It is only by doing things others have not that one can advance."
"The object of war is not to die for your country, but to make the other bastard die for his."
"Anyone in any walk of life who is content with mediocrity is untrue to himself and the American way."
"God deliverus from our friends, we can handle the enemy."
"Give an army of West Point grads and I win a battle, give me a handful of Texas Aggies and I'll win a war."
"I'm going to Berlin to personally shot that paper hanging son of a bitch."
"Rommel, you magnificent bastard, I read you book!!!"
"As I walk thorugh the valley of death I fear no one, for I am the meanest mother ****** in the valley!"
"A pint of sweat will save a gallon of blood."
"We won't just shot the bastard, but rip out their living guts and use them to grease the treads of our tanks."
"America loves a winner, and will not tolerate a loser, this is why America has never, and will never lose a war."
"We're going to murder those lousy Hun bastards by the bushel!"
"Give me 10 days and I'll start a war with those God damn Reds and make it look like their fault. Then we can push the motherf****** back into Moscow where they belong!"
"All glory is fleeting."
"And I would be proud to lead you son of bitches into battle, anytime, anywhere."
"I always believe in being prepared, even when I'm dressed in white tie and tails."
"A leader is a man who can adapt principles to circumstances."
"Success demands a high level of logistical and organizational competance."
"Always take the offensive...Never Dig in."
"Perpetual peace is a futile dream."
