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.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSOne 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.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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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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Very few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
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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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Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
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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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War is romantic only to those who are far away from the sounds and turmoil of battle.
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A leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
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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 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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A man can get something from war that is impossible to acquire any place else.
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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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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 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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It is far easier to find quiet than to find peace. True peace must come from within oneself.
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Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
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