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.
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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Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
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I found myself highly critical of any leader who failed to lead by example.
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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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I would find a nice peaceful town and spend the rest of my life in peace.
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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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Very few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
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Take a moment of self-reflection. Look at yourself in the mirror every night and ask yourself if you did your best.
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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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It is far easier to find quiet than to find peace. True peace must come from within oneself.
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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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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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There is no need to tell someone how to do his job if you have properly trained your team.
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The recurring theme which predisposes people to depression is rejection and lack of self-esteem.
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The key to being a successful combat leader is to earn respect, not because of rank, but because you are a man.
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