I learned a valuable lesson that nothing is ever guaranteed.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSWar 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.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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A leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
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Find your personal peace and solitude in a turbulent world.
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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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If you are a leader, a fellow who other fellows look to, you have to keep going.
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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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If combat had taught me anything, it taught me what was essential in life and what wasn’t.
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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 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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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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The recurring theme which predisposes people to depression is rejection and lack of self-esteem.
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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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Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
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Suicide is a very permanent solution to what is usually a temporary problem.
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