George C. Scott Movie Quotes & Lines – 92 Classics (+ Audio)

Updated: Aug 11, 2025

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1 Now, I want you to remember that no bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country.

As General George Patton in Patton (1970)

2 All my life I've wanted to lead a lot of men in a desperate battle. Now I'm going to do it.

As General George Patton in Patton (1970)

3 We have heard the wings of the angel of death fluttering over our heads from the valley of fear.

As General Buck Turgidson in Dr. Strangelove

4 I can remember when nothing frightened me as much as the idea of a bullet coming straight for my nose. I don't know why, but the image of a bullet coming right for my nose was more horrible than any other possibility.

As General George Patton in Patton (1970)

5 Come on, you bastards! Take a shot at me right in the nose!

As General George Patton in Patton (1970)

6 Look at that, gentlemen. Compared to war, all other forms of human endeavor shrink to insignificance.

As General George Patton in Patton (1970)

7 But those that seek my soul to destroy it shall go into the lower parts of the earth. They shall fall by the sword. They shall be apportioned for foxes.

As General George Patton in Patton (1970)

8 I want a prayer. A weather prayer. Yes, let's see if you can't get God working with us on this thing.

As General George Patton in Patton (1970)

9 Wonder weapons? My God, I don't see the wonder in 'em. Killing without heroics. Nothing is glorified. Nothing is reaffirmed. No heroes, no cowards, no troops. No generals. Only those who are left alive and those who are left dead.

As General George Patton in Patton (1970)

10 You know, there's only one proper way for a professional soldier to die. That's from the last bullet of the last battle of the last war.

As General George Patton in Patton (1970)

George C. Scott Movie Quotes & Lines – 92 Classics (+ Audio)

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