Date of birth: 1885-11-11
Date of death: 1945-12-21
Quotes number: 37
Nationality: American
Profession: Soldier
A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week.
A piece of spaghetti or a military unit can only be led from the front end.
A pint of sweat, saves a gallon of blood.
Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.
All very successful commanders are prima donnas and must be so treated.
Always do everything you ask of those you command.
Americans love to fight. All real Americans love the sting of battle.
Americans play to win at all times. I wouldn't give a hoot and hell for a man who lost and laughed. That's why Americans have never lost nor ever lose a war.
Battle is an orgy of disorder.
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.
