Don't tell people how to do things,... by George S. Patton | We Heart Quotes

American Leadership Army World War II general

Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results.

- George S. Patton

Other quotes by George S. Patton

Will People

Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.

- George S. Patton

A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plan next week.

- George S. Patton

An active mind cannot exist in an inactive body.

- George S. Patton

Men Man

If we take the generally accepted definition of bravery as a quality which knows no fear, I have never seen a brave man. All men are frightened. The more intelligent they are, the more they are frightened.

- George S. Patton

Man

If a man has done his best, what else is there?

- George S. Patton

Discipline

There is only one sort of discipline, perfect discipline.

- George S. Patton

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