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 WINTERSWar 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 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.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSBecause 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 WINTERSThe only thing I asked for now was to be alive tomorrow morning and to survive another day. That was all that mattered.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSFind your personal peace and solitude in a turbulent world.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSIf you’re a leader, you lead the way. Not just on the easy ones. You take the tough ones too.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSNever, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSSuicide is a very permanent solution to what is usually a temporary problem.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSVery few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSA man can get something from war that is impossible to acquire any place else.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSIf you have character, that means the guy you are dealing with can trust you.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSTake a moment of self-reflection. Look at yourself in the mirror every night and ask yourself if you did your best.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSWe salute the rank not the man.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSIf you are a leader, a fellow who other fellows look to, you have to keep going.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSThe recurring theme which predisposes people to depression is rejection and lack of self-esteem.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSThe men trust in you, have faith in you, and they obey, no questions asked. That’s character in a nutshell.
MAJOR DICK WINTERS