War is very simple, direct, and ruthless. It takes a simple, direct, and ruthless man to wage war.
George S. PattonNo bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country.
George S. PattonWhy is it that all battles are fought in the middle of the night, in downpouring rain, and at the corners of four different maps?
George S. PattonFrom time to time there will be some complaints that we are pushing our people too hard. I don't give a good Goddamn about such complaints. I believe in the old and sound rule that an ounce of sweat will save a gallon of blood. The harder we push, the more Germans we will kill. The more Germans we kill, the fewer of our men will be killed. Pushing means fewer casualties. I want you all to remember that.
George S. Patton