If you are a leader, a fellow who other fellows look to, you have to keep going.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSA leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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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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Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
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The recurring theme which predisposes people to depression is rejection and lack of self-esteem.
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I learned a valuable lesson that nothing is ever guaranteed.
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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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Very few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
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Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
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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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True satisfaction comes from getting the job done. Ribbons, medals, and accolades, then, are poor substitutes to the ability to look yourself in the mirror every night and know that you did your best.
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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 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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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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We salute the rank not the man.
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Suicide is a very permanent solution to what is usually a temporary problem.
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Physical stamina is the root of mental toughness.
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