Patton.... best quote ever.

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January 3rd, 2004   #1
PaladinChief
 
 

Patton.... best quote ever. info


The object of war is not to die for your country, but to make the other bastard die for his. General George S. Patton

I have to say when I think of quotes this one is at the top!
 
January 3rd, 2004   #2
Redleg
 
 
This one is great!

I just moved your post a bit.

You can also add this quote to the "whats your favorite quote" thread here:
http://www.military-quotes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=77
 
January 13th, 2004   #3
Gunner13
 
 
I think that this was taken from a speech that Patton gave to the 4th Armored Division right before D-Day. The whole opening scene from Patton is based on that speech, but I have not been able to definitively confirm that. Does make a fine quote and a good story though.


I'd rather be a Soldier with a mule and mountain gun, than Knight of old, with spurs of gold, or Roman, Greek or Hun. For when there's trouble brewing, they always send for me!

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January 13th, 2004   #4
David
 

I've heard this one.... info


"No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country."
- General George S. Patton Jr.
 
January 14th, 2004   #5
FutureRANGER
 
 

Toss-Up info


My favorite quote by Gen. Patton is a toss up between these three.

May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't.
- General George Patton Jr

Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way. -
General George Patton Jr

Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.
- General George Patton Jr

I try to live by all three of these, especially the last one.
 
January 14th, 2004   #6
Wingnutz
 
I really like the one about making the other guy die for his country. Patton was colorful.
 
February 7th, 2004   #7
Darkmb101
 
I must agree he's one hell of a speaker.
I love it when he says,"You must do your damdest and win."


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February 9th, 2004   #8
BornToKill
 
 
patton was F*CKIN A


May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won\'t.

-George S Patton
 
February 9th, 2004   #9
GuyontheRight
 
Wow that was intellegent.


No Voice
 
February 9th, 2004   #10
Redleg
 
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BornToKill
patton was F*CKIN A
You are free to mean whatever you want to, but if you come with statements like this you better have something to back them up with!

Or else I'll just consider this plain SPAM!!
You are warned!