Gen. George S. Patton Quotes

Lieutenant General George S. Patton Jr., 1943. (pictured before his promotion to full General).

Jeremy Bender and Amanda Macias, Business Insider: 'Do not fear failure': The best pieces of life advice from General George S. Patton

Few generals have had the lasting impact that Gen. George S. Patton has had.

Patton, who commanded the US's 7th Army in Europe and the Mediterranean during World War II, is perhaps just as well known for his amazing insight into what makes for excellent and successful leadership.

Showcasing Patton's most memorable and poignant quotes is author Charles M. Province in "Patton's One-Minute Messages."

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General Patton's 1944 Christmas Prayer

Photo: Gen. George S. Patton Jr.

A 1944 Christmas Miracle For Gen. Patton -- L.A. Times

The World War II general's holiday greeting to troops in Europe that winter included a prayer entreating God to end the rains that were bogging down the United States' 3rd Army.

In early December 1944, Gen. George S. Patton Jr., commander of the United States' 3rd Army, stood with his troops at Germany's doorstep. He'd pushed his men across France toward Germany with furious speed during summer and early fall, but in the last months, as he drove through France's Lorraine region toward the Saar River, progress stalled. Fuel and supplies were running short, and perhaps even more deviling, the weather wouldn't cooperate. Driving rains had mired his troops and grounded the fighter planes and bombers needed for air support.

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My Comment: Where are our General Patton's today?