General George S. Patton

An active mind cannot exist in an inactive body.

An active mind cannot exist in an inactive body.

Be willing to make decisions. That's the most important quality in a good leader.

Be willing to make decisions. That's the most important quality in a good leader.

Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; read more

Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; it removes all that is base. All men are afraid in battle. The coward is the one who lets his fear overcome his sense of duty. Duty is the essence of manhood.

Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.

Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.

I do not fear failure. I only fear the "slowing up" of the engine inside of me which is pounding, read more

I do not fear failure. I only fear the "slowing up" of the engine inside of me which is pounding, saying, "Keep going, someone must be on top, why not you?"