War exposes the best and worst of those who are called to fight. I know of no man who lacked character in peace and then discovered his character in combat.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSBecause I was in such good shape, my fatigue level never reached the point of physical exhaustion that contributes to mental exhaustion and, ultimately, to combat fatigue.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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I would also urge leaders to remain humble. If you don’t worry about who gets the credit, you get a lot more done.
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I would find a nice peaceful town and spend the rest of my life in peace.
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As a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
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War is romantic only to those who are far away from the sounds and turmoil of battle.
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Remain humble. Don’t worry about who receives the credit. Never let power or authority go to your head.
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The men trust in you, have faith in you, and they obey, no questions asked. That’s character in a nutshell.
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The only thing I asked for now was to be alive tomorrow morning and to survive another day. That was all that mattered.
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Develop your team. If you know your people, are fair in setting realistic goals and expectations, and lead by example, you will develop teamwork.
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Suicide is a very permanent solution to what is usually a temporary problem.
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Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
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War brings out the worst and the best in people. Wars do not make men great, but they do bring out the greatness in good men.
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A leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
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The paratroopers were the best soldiers at the infantry school and I wanted to be with the best.
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I have always prided myself that I do my own thinking. I have my own philosophy. I have my own answer to the reasons things have turned out in my life.
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Physical stamina is the root of mental toughness.
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There is no need to tell someone how to do his job if you have properly trained your team.
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If you are a leader, a fellow who other fellows look to, you have to keep going.
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Very few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
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Find your personal peace and solitude in a turbulent world.
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Because I was in such good shape, my fatigue level never reached the point of physical exhaustion that contributes to mental exhaustion and, ultimately, to combat fatigue.
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If combat had taught me anything, it taught me what was essential in life and what wasn’t.
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Anticipate problems and prepare to overcome obstacles. Don’t wait until you get to the top of the ridge and then make up your mind.
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It is far easier to find quiet than to find peace. True peace must come from within oneself.
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If you’re a leader, you lead the way. Not just on the easy ones. You take the tough ones too.
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I found myself highly critical of any leader who failed to lead by example.
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I learned a valuable lesson that nothing is ever guaranteed.
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