Quote #66

King George VI of the United Kingdom: 'How many men have you killed in war, General Patton?' Patton: 'Seven, sir.'. Eisenhower: 'How many did you say, General Patton?' Patton: 'Three, sir.' Eisenhower: 'Ok, George, we'll let you get away with that.'

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  2. If you're a leader, you don't push wet spaghetti, you pull it. The U.S. Army still has to learn that. The British understand it. Patton und…
  3. I'd rather have a German division in front of me, than a French one behind.
  4. Give me an army of West Point graduates, I'll win a battle. Give me a handful of Texas Aggies and I'll win a war!
  5. Fail to honor people, They fail to honor you; But of a good leader, who talks little, When his work is done, his aims fulfilled, They will …
  6. Almighty and most merciful Father, we humbly beseech Thee, of Thy great goodness, to restrain these immoderate rains with which we have had…
  7. You need to overcome the tug of people against you as you reach for high goals.
  8. You are never beaten until you admit it.

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