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George S. Patton

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.
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George S. Patton is saying that Americans are always serious and focused on winning, never treating defeat lightly or with humor.

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