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 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.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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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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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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The paratroopers were the best soldiers at the infantry school and I wanted to be with the best.
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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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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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We salute the rank not the man.
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Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
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Develop your team. If you know your people, are fair in setting realistic goals and expectations, and lead by example, you will develop teamwork.
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Lives of great men all remind us, we can make our lives sublime, and, departing, leave behind us, footprints on the sands of time.
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I found myself highly critical of any leader who failed to lead by example.
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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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That’s what officers must do – break the cycle of fear. If a soldier is concentrating on his own feelings and on his own fear, and he sees you moving around, he realizes that you’re sharing the burden with him. That’s why he can then move.
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If you have character, that means the guy you are dealing with can trust you.
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