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U.S. Army Quote of the Weekend by George Patton: ‘I Don’t Measure a Man’s Success by How High He Climbs, but by How High He Bounces When…’

The saying reflects Patton’s emphasis on resilience, but researchers say no dated primary source has confirmed the attribution.

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Few American military figures remain as recognizable decades after their death as George S. Patton Jr. He was feared by his enemies and admired by many troops. He was also disliked by many of his peers. Regardless, he is remembered as a commander who believed that a combination of aggression and momentum could decide wars. Even being as controversial as he was, he has become one of America’s most quoted military figures – but some quotes are eas…

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19FortyFive broke the news on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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