A man can get something from war that is impossible to acquire any place else.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSWe salute the rank not the man.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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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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I found myself highly critical of any leader who failed to lead by example.
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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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The paratroopers were the best soldiers at the infantry school and I wanted to be with the best.
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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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I learned a valuable lesson that nothing is ever guaranteed.
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I would find a nice peaceful town and spend the rest of my life in peace.
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Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
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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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As a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
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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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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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Suicide is a very permanent solution to what is usually a temporary problem.
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Find your personal peace and solitude in a turbulent world.
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Physical stamina is the root of mental toughness.
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