4 George S. Patton Quotes on Risk

George S. Patton quotes on risk

26. From 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.

42. Just drive down that road until you get blown up.

49. Prepare for the unknown by studying how others in the past have coped with the unforeseeable and the unpredictable.

52. Take calculated risks. This is quite different from being rash. My personal belief is that if you have a 50% chance, take it!