One day my grandson said to me, grandpa were you a hero in the war? And i said to him no I’m not a hero, but I have served in a company full of them.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSLives of great men all remind us, we can make our lives sublime, and, departing, leave behind us, footprints on the sands of time.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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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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Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
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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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War is romantic only to those who are far away from the sounds and turmoil of battle.
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Lives of great men all remind us, we can make our lives sublime, and, departing, leave behind us, footprints on the sands of time.
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The key to being a successful combat leader is to earn respect, not because of rank, but because you are a man.
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I found myself highly critical of any leader who failed to lead by example.
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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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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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Find your personal peace and solitude in a turbulent world.
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The intensity of a fire, or a heavy concentration, to be a leader, you have to be able to concentrate on that fire and move just as soon as it stops or the last round hits.
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A leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
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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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Take a moment of self-reflection. Look at yourself in the mirror every night and ask yourself if you did your best.
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Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
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