We salute the rank not the man.
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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That’s what officers must do – break the cycle of fear. If a soldier is concentrating on his own feelings and on his own fear, and he sees you moving around, he realizes that you’re sharing the burden with him. That’s why he can then move.
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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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Very few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
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As a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
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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 learned a valuable lesson that nothing is ever guaranteed.
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If you have character, that means the guy you are dealing with can trust you.
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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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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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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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A man can get something from war that is impossible to acquire any place else.
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I would find a nice peaceful town and spend the rest of my life in peace.
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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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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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Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
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