George S. Patton

The test of success is not what you do when you are on top. Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.

George S. Patton

There are three ways that men get what they want: by planning, by working, and by praying.

George S. Patton

Those who live in fear die a thousand deaths.

George S. Patton

Watch what people are cynical about, and one can often discover what they lack.

George S. Patton

When you have collected all the facts and fears and made your decision, turn off all your fears and go ahead!

George S. Patton

A civil servant is sometimes like a broken cannon – it won’t work and you can’t fire it.

George S. Patton

A piece of spaghetti or a military unit can only be led from the front end.

George S. Patton

A real man will never let his fear of death overpower his honor, his sense of duty to his country, and his innate manhood.

George S. Patton

All men are timid on entering any fight. Whether it is the first or the last fight, all of us are timid. Cowards are those who let their timidity get the better of their manhood.

George S. Patton

All very successful commanders are prima donnas and must be so treated.

George S. Patton