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 WINTERSWe salute the rank not the man.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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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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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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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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If you have character, that means the guy you are dealing with can trust you.
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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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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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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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Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
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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 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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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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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.
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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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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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Remain humble. Don’t worry about who receives the credit. Never let power or authority go to your head.
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I learned a valuable lesson that nothing is ever guaranteed.
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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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As a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
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Find your personal peace and solitude in a turbulent world.
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Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
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I would find a nice peaceful town and spend the rest of my life in peace.
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A leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
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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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Very few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
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