I donโt fear failure. I only fear the slowing up of the engine inside of me which is saying, โKeep going, someone must be on top, why not you?
George S. PattonNo sane man is unafraid in battle, but discipline produces in him a form of vicarious courage.
George S. PattonThe fixed determination to have acquired the warrior soul, to either conquer or perish with honor, is the secret of victory.
George S. PattonPrisoner of War guard companies, or an equivalent organization, should be as far forward as possible in action to take over prisoners of war, because troops heated with battle are not safe custodians. Any attempt to rob or loot prisoners of war by escorts must be dealt strictly with.
George S. PattonA man must know his destinyโฆ if he does not recognize it, then he is lost. By this I mean, once, twice, or at the very most, three times, fate will reach out and tap a man on the shoulderโฆ if he has the imagination, he will turn around and fate will point out to him what fork in the road he should take, if he has the guts, he will take it.
George S. Patton