A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week.

George S. Patton

Military Strategists

George S. Patton

America's most aggressive World War II general, whose Third Army's lightning advance across France in 1944 demonstrated that speed and audacity in exploitation could collapse enemy resistance faster than methodical advance (1885-1945). Patton believed he was born to lead men in battle — and proved it in North Africa, Sicily, and the European campaign.

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George S. Patton's Other Quotes

Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.

Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men.

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The die is cast.

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I came, I saw, I conquered.

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God is with us! (Gott mit uns)

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