George S. Patton Quotes

In case of doubt, attack.

You throw your best punch, otherwise don't do it.

Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.

Relax, smile, attack!

You simply cannot ever refuse to be on the attack in a campaign.

Action can cure fear and hesitation and doubt.

Nobody ever defended anything successfully, there is only attack and attack and attack some more.

When you cannot make up your mind which of two evenly balanced courses of action you should take - choose the bolder.

Have the courage to act instead of react.

Never stand and take a charge... charge them too.

I don't know what I'm doing, but I'm damn well gonna do it!

Attacking is better than defending.

Ares [the god of war] hates those who hesitate.

I do not fear war, it is my trade.

The important thing is the boldness of the President. He will lead opinion and not follow it. He does not want war but will not shrink from it.

There has to be a very good balance between being aggressive and then being able to defend as well.

Sometimes you have to shield, and sometimes you have to press.

When someone attacks you, there is always an opportunity, and that's what I look for.

Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage.

It's always better to attack than to defend," Coram had told her when they talked about fencing late at night. "Always. Ye don't win with defense--ye only hold the other feller off, or wear him down. Attack and have done with it!

Patience is a virtue, but there comes a moment when you must stop being patient and take the day by the throat and shake it. If it fights back; fine. I'd rather end up bloody at the end of the day, then unhurt with no progress made, no knowledge gained. I'd rather have a no, then nothing. I'd forgotten that about myself.

So long as all is ordered for attack, and that alone, leaders will instinctively increase the number of enemies that they may give their followers something to do.

When the situation is obscure, attack

If you are unsure of a course of action, do not attempt it. Your doubts and hesitations will infect your execution. Timidity is dangerous: Better to enter with boldness. Any mistakes you commit through audacity are easily corrected with more audacity. Everyone admires the bold; no one honors the timid.

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