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 WINTERSThe only thing I asked for now was to be alive tomorrow morning and to survive another day. That was all that mattered.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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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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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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The only thing I asked for now was to be alive tomorrow morning and to survive another day. That was all that mattered.
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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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A leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
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I learned a valuable lesson that nothing is ever guaranteed.
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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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There is no need to tell someone how to do his job if you have properly trained your team.
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Very few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
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A man can get something from war that is impossible to acquire any place else.
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Find your personal peace and solitude in a turbulent world.
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Suicide is a very permanent solution to what is usually a temporary problem.
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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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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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