Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSVery few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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We all experienced sleep deprivation at times – hat is the nature of stress but a physically exhausted leader routinely makes poor decisions in times of crisis.
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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.
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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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Very few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
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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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War is romantic only to those who are far away from the sounds and turmoil of battle.
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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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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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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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Find your personal peace and solitude in a turbulent world.
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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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We salute the rank not the man.
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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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I would find a nice peaceful town and spend the rest of my life in peace.
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